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The Herd :the thought-provoking and unputdownable must-read book club novel of 2022
The Herd :the thought-provoking and unputdownable must-read book club novel of 2022
hardback
Published:
3 February, 2022
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THE NUMBER ONE BESTSELLER
STYLIST MAGAZINE'S 'FICTION BOOKS YOU CAN'T MISS IN 2022'
COSMOPOLITAN'S 'BEST BOOKS OF 2022'
WOMAN & HOME 'BEST BOOKS OF 2022'
'It is hard to imagine a more timely novel. A fascinating exploration of all sides of a particularly knotty, politicized issue.' Jodi Picoult
'Compelling and nuanced. A hugely impressive page-turner' Ashley Audrain
'Will have book clubs across the country in hot debate! Brilliant.' Clare Mackintosh
****
Two best friends
Elizabeth and Bryony are polar opposites but their unexpected friendship has always worked. They're the best of friends, and godmothers to each other's daughters - because they both trust that the safety of their children is their top priority.
One little secret
Little do they know that they differ radically over one very important issue. And when Bryony, afraid of being judged, tells what is supposed to be a harmless white lie before a child's birthday party, the consequences are more catastrophic than either of them could ever have imagined.
Every parent's worst nightmare . . .
****
'A knock-out twist' Gillian McAllister
'Really beautifully written, compassionately told and incredibly thought provoking. A truly immersive telling of both sides of a story' Susan Lewis
'Insightful, compassionate and nuanced. The Herd is so good.' Louise O'Neill
'A genuine rollercoaster that asks big moral questions with beautifully drawn characters.' Sharon Horgan, co-creator of CATASTROPHE
Here's what early readers are saying about The Herd:
'A timely and dramatic novel showing both sides of an ongoing debate. Loved this read!' *****
'Such a genuine tale with such high stakes emotion and sensitivity' *****
'A fantastic, thought-provoking and gripping book which would make a cracking book club read' *****
'A complex, layered, wholly character-driven look at a complicated and controversial subject' *****
More Details
| Type | Book |
|---|---|
| ISBN13 | 9781787634886 |
| ISBN10 | 1787634884 |
| Number Of Pages | 352 |
| Item Weight | 573 g |
| Product Dimensions | 162 x 240 x 33 mm |
| Publisher / Reseller | Transworld Publishers Ltd |
| Format | hardback |
Media Reviews
It is hard to imagine a more timely novel. A fascinating exploration of all sides of a particularly knotty, politicized issue * Jodi Picoult, NYT bestselling author of WISH YOU WERE HERE *
Controversial, addictive and clever, and the characters are so multi-layered and complex they are wholly believable. * Woman & Home *
Wow! What an incredible book, and so timely. I was riveted! Really beautifully written, compassionately told and incredibly thought provoking. A truly immersive telling of both sides of a story. * Susan Lewis *
Fans of Liane Moriarty will love it! * Stella *
Will have book clubs across the country in hot debate! Brilliant. * Clare Mackintosh *
Echoes of The Slap * Stylist *
Smart, empathetic and with a knock-out twist. * Gillian McAllister *
A must-read about how our individual choices can directly affect those around us. * Cosmopolitan *
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Author's Bio
After studying at Edinburgh University, Emily Edwards worked for a think tank in New York before returning to London where she worked as a support worker for vulnerable women at a large charity. She now lives in Lewes, East Sussex with her endlessly patient husband and her two endlessly energetic young sons.
The inspiration for The Herd came when she was eight months pregnant with her first son, and her husband and their vaccine-hesitant doula had an impassioned 'debate' about vaccination in their garden. As she sat there with her hands over her huge stomach listening to them both, Emily realized this was an issue which impacts us all and that it would make a brilliant topic for a novel.