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Heart-shaped Bruise [Hardcover]

Tanya Byrne (Author)
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Book Description

Release Date: 10 May 2012

A compelling, brutal and heart-breaking story about identity, infamy and revenge, from debut author Tanya Byrne. Shortlisted for the CWA John Creasey (New Blood) Dagger 2012

They say I'm evil.

The police. The newspapers. The girls from school who sigh on the six o'clock news and say they always knew there was something not quite right about me.

And everyone believes it. Including you.

But you don't know. You don't know who I used to be. Who I could have been.

Sometimes I wonder if I'll ever shake off my mistakes or if I'll just carry them around with me forever like a bunch of red balloons

Awaiting trial at Archway Young Offenders Institution, Emily Koll is going to tell her side of the story for the first time.

Heart-Shaped Bruise is a compulsive and moving novel about infamy, identity and how far a person might go to seek revenge.

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Product details

  • Hardcover: 336 pages
  • Publisher: Headline (10 May 2012)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0755393031
  • ISBN-13: 978-0755393039
  • Product Dimensions: 14.4 x 22.5 x 3 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (63 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 153,209 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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Intriguing and compelling - a very accomplished debut (Sophie Hannah, bestselling crime fiction author)

'Byrne is a talented writer with attitude and a fresh, original voice' ( Daily Mail )

'It's compelling and clever. We loved' ( Company )

'Reminiscent of The Catcher in the Rye, this psychological jigsaw of a novel will appeal to your dark side' ( Glamour )

About the Author

Tanya Byrne was born in London and studied in Surrey, where she still lives with her cat who goes by several names, none of which he actually answers to. After eight years working for BBC Radio, she left to write her debut novel, Heart-Shaped Bruise. She has a weakness for boys with guitars, drinks far too much tea and even though her mother tells her not to, she always talks to strangers.

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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars A Great Read 26 July 2012
By KBTCZ&S
Format:Hardcover
I don't normally read this genre but I decided to read this after it was recommended to me. This book is absolutley fantastic. Written from the view point of Emily Koll, this book makes you feel what Emily feels. You should feel sorry for Juliet and everything she has lost at the hands of Emilys father but you end up being on Emily's side and feeling for Emily. This book left me wanting more.
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
3.0 out of 5 stars Good idea, but some poor characterisations. 19 July 2012
By Prof TBun
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Tanya Byrne's writing is interesting and compelling, unfortunately though her character ideas have not been adequately researched. I found her naive description of mental health problems disappointing and some will find it offensive.

The lead character Emily Koll is spoiled romantic. She studies the world in detail, is rebellious but weak. This nature is very well written. The plot is slowly uncovered and with Emily being so unstable, you are never sure what will happen next.

I was pleased at the elements of humour in this novel. Any writer that can surprise you with a laugh will go far.

The chapters are very short which will appeal to young readers and others that read in short intervals.

Overall this is a book which will appeal much more to a younger readership than to mature readers. Tanya Byrne is clearly a writer with a lot of potential but for me this debut novel is a marginal miss.
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7 of 8 people found the following review helpful
3.0 out of 5 stars A pretty good YA debut 23 Jun 2012
By Helen VINE™ VOICE
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Tanya Byrne is a much-hyped new talent and is probably a writer to watch in the future. I liked this novel but had some serious reservations. The structure was great - each of Emily's sessions with Dr Gilyard revealing more of her history and the events which have led to her incarceration. This is a taut and engrossing narrative which draws the reader in and doesn't let go until the bitter end. But it's the end which is a problem...

The ending of this novel was too abrupt and inconclusive. Having invested so much in the story and the development of the three main characters - Sid, Nancy/Juliet, and Rose/Emily - I felt cheated by the inadequacy of the closing pages. The author may feel that she's giving the readers credit by leaving them to figure things out and create their own ending, but there's not enough to go on. What exactly happened? Did people live or die? Did anyone beg for mercy? Did Emily feel satisfied that she'd achieved what she set out to do?

The lack of an emotionally engaging finale let down an otherwise gripping story, and that's the reason for a 3-star review.
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Most Recent Customer Reviews
2.0 out of 5 stars Boring
It started okay but every page is the same. Very disappointing. I haven't bothered to finish it. Don't bother buying.
Published 21 days ago by Mrs. T. J. Kimber
5.0 out of 5 stars I now have a Heart Shaped Bruise...
What a beautiful and evocative first novel from this author - Having finished it a very short time ago I am attempting to write this review whilst still slightly tearful and to me... Read more
Published 28 days ago by Liz Wilkins
5.0 out of 5 stars Something special
I cried for ages after reading a Heart Shaped Bruise. I think this book is really rather special but consider yourself warned - it will drag you through an emotional... Read more
Published 1 month ago by Dee J Kirkby
5.0 out of 5 stars Great read, would definitely recommend it!
I loved this book, I loved the concept of telling the story gradually through Emily's notebook. The 'twist' wasn't as much of a twist as I anticipated but it still didn't dampen my... Read more
Published 2 months ago by maryscot0509
4.0 out of 5 stars heart-shaped Bruise
it kept you urging to yurn the pages,from the begin in to the end. would recommend good read who likes Mandersue
Published 3 months ago by Janet Holroyd
3.0 out of 5 stars Unusual and well written.
Although a well written book, like others I was disappointed with the ending. It was easy to read and will appeal to young adults.
Published 3 months ago by Mrs S
4.0 out of 5 stars Good-but sad
My teenager loved this, but was saddened by the ending. She could not put it down until she finished it.
Published 4 months ago by Marion New York
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent First novel
An excellent first novel, written at the right pace to keep you interested until the end. Thoroughly recommend this book I look forward to her second book.
Published 4 months ago by SarahM
5.0 out of 5 stars Teen thrillers have come a long way!
I thoroughly enjoyed this book, and devoured it over the course of 2 evenings.

As a fan of "I Never Promised You a Rose Garden" I saw similarities between the two books,... Read more
Published 4 months ago by J4shaw
5.0 out of 5 stars Interesting and absorbing
I really enjoyed this book. Emily's character was very poignant and I really felt for her. An excellent read. Can't wait for the second novel
Published 4 months ago by Louise C Hindley
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