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Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781526638595
Format: Trade paperback (UK)
Year: 2022
Publisher: Bloomsbury
Description:
Discover the gripping thriller, 'People Like Them,' the award-winning novel that is perfect for fans of Lullaby. This powerful book, shortlisted for the CWA Dagger in Translation, explores the chilling dynamics of an otherwise peaceful mountain village in Carmac, where class and racial tensions bubble beneath the surface. When Anna and Constant Guillot’s lives intersect with the new arrivals, Bakary and Sylvia Langlois, their initially friendly relationship spirals into something darker. As financial strain grips both families, the tension culminates in a shocking act of violence that begs the question: How could an ordinary person commit such a crime? With haunting prose and psychological depth, this thriller uncovers how seemingly benign lives can conceal horrific truths. Readers are drawn into a narrative that explores the worst in human nature and the complexities of morality, echoing the intensity found in Lullaby and Little Fires Everywhere. Dive into this thought-provoking story that will keep you on the edge of your seat, perfect for fans of contemporary thrillers and psychological suspense. Experience a novel that promises to be both disturbing and beautifully written, leaving you questioning the true nature of humanity. Perfect for book clubs and fans of gripping storytelling.
Delivery Information: Orders are processed within 1-2 business days, with delivery options available to suit your needs, ensuring prompt arrival of this must-read novel.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781526638595
Format: Trade paperback (UK)
Year: 2022
Publisher: Bloomsbury
Description:
SHORTLISTED FOR THE CWA DAGGER IN TRANSLATION
'Disturbing and powerful - I loved it' - Le la Slimani, author of Lullaby
'Icy and chilling... In sharply drawn sentences, Sedira summons the beauty of a small French village, and the shocking acts of the people inside it' - Flynn Berry, author of the Reese Whitherspoon Book Club pick, Northern Spy
You sprinted all the way to the river. What were you running from?
Anna and Constant Guillot and their two daughters live in the peaceful, remote mountain village of Carmac. Everyone in Carmac knows each other, leading simple lives mostly unaffected by the outside world that is until Bakary and Sylvia Langlois arrive with their three children.
The new family's impressive chalet and expensive cars are in stark contrast with the modesty of those of their neighbours, yet despite their initial differences, the Langlois and the Guillots form an uneasy friendship. But when both families come under financial strain, the underlying class and racial tensions of their relationship reach breaking point, culminating in act of abhorrent violence.
With piercing psychological insight and gripping storytelling, People Like Them asks the questions- How could a seemingly ordinary person commit the most extraordinary crime? And how could their loved ones ever come to terms with what they'd done?
Lullaby meets Little Fires Everywhere, this intense, suspenseful prize-winning novel explores the darker side of human nature - and the terrible things people are capable of.<
ISBN: 9781526638595
Format: Trade paperback (UK)
Year: 2022
Publisher: Bloomsbury
Description:
Discover the gripping thriller, 'People Like Them,' the award-winning novel that is perfect for fans of Lullaby. This powerful book, shortlisted for the CWA Dagger in Translation, explores the chilling dynamics of an otherwise peaceful mountain village in Carmac, where class and racial tensions bubble beneath the surface. When Anna and Constant Guillot’s lives intersect with the new arrivals, Bakary and Sylvia Langlois, their initially friendly relationship spirals into something darker. As financial strain grips both families, the tension culminates in a shocking act of violence that begs the question: How could an ordinary person commit such a crime? With haunting prose and psychological depth, this thriller uncovers how seemingly benign lives can conceal horrific truths. Readers are drawn into a narrative that explores the worst in human nature and the complexities of morality, echoing the intensity found in Lullaby and Little Fires Everywhere. Dive into this thought-provoking story that will keep you on the edge of your seat, perfect for fans of contemporary thrillers and psychological suspense. Experience a novel that promises to be both disturbing and beautifully written, leaving you questioning the true nature of humanity. Perfect for book clubs and fans of gripping storytelling.
Delivery Information: Orders are processed within 1-2 business days, with delivery options available to suit your needs, ensuring prompt arrival of this must-read novel.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781526638595
Format: Trade paperback (UK)
Year: 2022
Publisher: Bloomsbury
Description:
SHORTLISTED FOR THE CWA DAGGER IN TRANSLATION
'Disturbing and powerful - I loved it' - Le la Slimani, author of Lullaby
'Icy and chilling... In sharply drawn sentences, Sedira summons the beauty of a small French village, and the shocking acts of the people inside it' - Flynn Berry, author of the Reese Whitherspoon Book Club pick, Northern Spy
You sprinted all the way to the river. What were you running from?
Anna and Constant Guillot and their two daughters live in the peaceful, remote mountain village of Carmac. Everyone in Carmac knows each other, leading simple lives mostly unaffected by the outside world that is until Bakary and Sylvia Langlois arrive with their three children.
The new family's impressive chalet and expensive cars are in stark contrast with the modesty of those of their neighbours, yet despite their initial differences, the Langlois and the Guillots form an uneasy friendship. But when both families come under financial strain, the underlying class and racial tensions of their relationship reach breaking point, culminating in act of abhorrent violence.
With piercing psychological insight and gripping storytelling, People Like Them asks the questions- How could a seemingly ordinary person commit the most extraordinary crime? And how could their loved ones ever come to terms with what they'd done?
Lullaby meets Little Fires Everywhere, this intense, suspenseful prize-winning novel explores the darker side of human nature - and the terrible things people are capable of.<