- Paperback: 232 pages
- Publisher: AuthorHouse (21 Nov 2008)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 143892271X
- ISBN-13: 978-1438922713
- Product Dimensions: 20.3 x 12.7 x 1.3 cm
- Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 1,450,457 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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We all wonder what goes on behind closed doors - things, afterall, are rarely as they appear. Three people's lives overlap in a seemingly simple way at first, but who are they really? Living in leafy suburbia, they could be any one of us - apparently ordinary people with apparently ordinary lives. Yet what unravels is a disturbing tale of dysfunction, secrecy and manipulation. Not for the faint hearted, this is an exploration of human needs and human nature, of love and relationships, of nature and nurture. The Chameleon Room leaves us with questions about our own morality and desires. And the answer to it all lies in the chameleon room, where it all began.
About the Author
Kerry Hadley has written fiction for as long as she can remember. She has been fortunate enough to have indulged her interests by completing a degree in English and Literary Studies and a further degree in Psychology. Having worked as a secondary school teacher since 1999, Kerry's particular interest has been English Language. She lives with her family in the West Midlands, UK. The Chameleon Room is her first novel.
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5.0 out of 5 stars
a crisp page turning journey,
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The crisp narrative prose reminded one of 'Never let me go'by kazuo Ishiguro: asking questions and moving perameters. The characters in the Chamepeon Room entice and repel with a sense of ease. I found it impossible to put it down - one not to be missed! Looking forward to the next offering from this talented author.
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strangely interesting,
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The book tells the story of the narrator, two others who were raised with her, Kary and Angelo, and the mysterious Doctor. The three live together, with the Doctor nearby. Kary is obsessed with trying to get pregnant, and has several affairs. The narrator reveals the details of their lives together in layers, with detailed, almost loving descriptions of small things like a bathroom sink alternating with feelings and memories. The narrator gradually reveals things that have happened, her teenage pregnancy, her curiosity about who her parent's were, her love for Angelo, Kary's miscarriage and downslide...
Each level of the story exposes more, and other characters appear who achieve significance in the narrator's life. The revelation of what the Chameleon room was and who the Doctor really is came as a shock. This is not a light romantic story... but it is powerful and intriguing. I was fascinated by it.
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Review submitted by Tracy Roberts of Write Field Services,
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In her novel, The Chameleon Room, author Kerry Hadley tells the story of three young people living together in England who feel the effects of a mysterious past on their current lives.
The narrator relates the story of life with her lover Angelo and her emotionally tortured friend Kary. The three grew up together in Devon, England, and were raised by a mysterious woman known as the Doctor. The main conflict of the story revolves around Kary, a young woman with severe mental health problems. Kary becomes obsessed with her married boyfriend Clive and develops an intense and dangerous desire to become pregnant. Kary's disturbing actions cause the Narrator to reflect on their childhood in order to discover how the three came to be together. As the story unfolds, dark and disturbing secrets are uncovered, revealing a number of themes that include: the relentless need to be loved, love, obsession, moral and ethical dilemmas regarding reproduction, loss, and death. The Chameleon Room deals with dark revelations of childhood that shaped the Narrator, Angelo, and Kary. The writing is rich in symbolism and imagery. The story is an intense and dark look at characters who struggle to face their internal demons. Structurally, I found myself going back to reread the first few pages of the beginning of the book to get a complete understanding of the ending. It may have been helpful to shorten the foreshadowing at the beginning and expand the ending. The Chameleon Room is a well written dark drama that exposes many issues of human morality. With its many surprises, the plot of unraveling the three characters childhood secrets will keep readers engaged from start to end. It is highly recommended to readers who enjoy compelling stories of human frailty. Tracy Roberts, Write Field Services
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