The Gifted School :'Snapping with tension' Shari Lapena
The Gifted School :'Snapping with tension' Shari Lapena
paperback
Published:
30 June, 2020
Popular Books by Bruce Holsinger
View All Books by Bruce Holsinger
Description
Ambitious parents, wilful kids, and the pursuit of prestige... A gripping page-turner, perfect for fans of Liane Moriarty's Big Little Lies.
'More than a touch of Liane Moriarty's Big Little Lies' OBSERVER
How far would you go to protect your child's future?
In the peaceful, privileged community of Crystal, Colorado, a group of close friends are raising their families in harmony.
Until one day, news begins to spread that a 'gifted school' will be opening its doors in their town. There are only a few places, and the competition will be ferocious.
As parents and children begin to compete, cracks start to show in their picturesque community as long-buried secrets threaten to detonate under the pressure...
Praise for The Gifted School:
'Snapping with tension'
SHARI LAPENA
'Wise and addictive'
NEW YORK TIMES
'Timely and relevant'
OPRAHMAG
'On the pulse of modern times'
MAGIC BOOK CLUB
'Relevant and relatable'
i PAPER
'Exposes how easily a mix of good intentions, self-delusions, and minor sins can escalate'
THE NEW YORKER
More Details
| Type | Book |
|---|---|
| ISBN13 | 9781472271518 |
| ISBN10 | 1472271513 |
| Number Of Pages | 464 |
| Item Weight | 320 g |
| Product Dimensions | 128 x 196 x 34 mm |
| Publisher / Reseller | Headline Publishing Group |
| Format | paperback |
Media Reviews
'A funny and perceptive account of a dilemma that is being played out all over the globe... more than a touch of Liane Moriarty's Big Little Lies' * The Observer *
If you loved the shananigans of the pushy parents in TV hit Big Little Lies you'll love this scorching novel . . . bitingly dark' * Peterborough Telegraph *
Relevant and relatable * i paper *
GoodReads Reviews
Author's Bio
Bruce Holsinger is a novelist based in Charlottesville, Virginia, where he teaches at the University of Virginia. He is the receipient of a Guggenheim Fellowship. The Displacements is his fourth novel.