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Hurting Distance [Paperback]

Sophie Hannah (Author)
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Book Description

Publication Date: 23 Aug 2007
Three years ago, something terrible happened to Naomi Jenkins - so terrible that she never told anybody.

Now Naomi has another secret - the man she has fallen passionately in love with, unhappily married Robert Haworth. When Robert vanishes without trace, Naomi knows he must have come to harm. But the police are less convinced, particularly when Robert's wife insists he is not missing.

In desperation, Naomi has a crazy idea. If she can't persuade the police that Robert is in danger, perhaps she can convince them that he is a danger to others. Then they will have to look for him - urgently. Naomi knows how describe in detail the actions of a psychopath. All she needs to do is dig up her own troubled past . . .

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  • Paperback: 432 pages
  • Publisher: Hodder Paperbacks; Reprint edition (23 Aug 2007)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 034084034X
  • ISBN-13: 978-0340840344
  • Product Dimensions: 13 x 2.8 x 19.8 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (75 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 20,094 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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'Sophie Hannah's LITTLE FACE startled the British thriller market a year ago, and her new book is another superbly creepy foray in the genre.  The plots are brilliant - I couldn't see through this one at all.'
(Guardian )

'Poet and children's writer Sophie Hannah is proving to be equally adept at turning her hand to pscyhological thrillers. In HURTING DISTANCE, Naomi's concern for her married lover's well-being grows when his wife insists he is fine, just away. Naomi uses the story of a rape from her past to get the police to sit up and take notice. What makes this novel work so well is that more than one character has a bit of a screw loose - even the detectives on the case are grappling with some crippling personal issues - and it takes the full ride of the novel to find out who is playing whom.'

(Time Out )

'Hannah's second novel is a beautifully written chiller-thriller about the after-effect of rape. It grips from start to finish - a grip which held me against my will because the sustained atmosphere of mild hysteria is hard to take . . . I couldn't put it down'
(Literary Review )

'This is a far better-written book than any genre label might suggest.  Hannah is a respected poet and uses the fascinating motif of the sundial not only to provide the reader with clues but to underline perceptions of life, time and death.  It's also significant that she won a Daphne du Maurier award.  Her powerful subjects of obsession with the past, and fear in the present, testify that she has made a transition to the narrative world of that iconic writer.'

(Independent )

'A superbly creepy, twisty thriller about obsessive love, psychological torture, and the darkest chambers of the human heart.'

(The Times )

'Another success for this inventive writer.'

(Sunday Telegraph )

'The terror created by Hannah will continue to lurk on the edges of your sub-conscious long after you've put this book down'

(The News of the World )

From the Author

I had the idea for 'Hurting Distance' one day when I was standing on Durham station. I was feeling miserable after being badly let down by someone...well, let's just say someone who ought not to have let me down! Anyway, I was feeling sorry for myself, and trying to tell myself, 'It could be worse, worse things could happen.' Then, out of nowhere, I had this idea about something truly terrible that one person might do to another - it was so awful, it made me shudder. A few minutes later, I had the villain in 'Hurting Distance' fixed in my mind - I knew what that person would do and why he/she would do it, and I could have written the big revelation scene at the end there and then. I like to write chronologically, though, so I worked backwards to construct the rest of the story from my twist at the end. Writing a novel is very hard, but from the start 'Hurting Distance' was one that just fell into place - everything seemed organic and 'meant to be', and it was a dream to write. I hope readers enjoy it, if enjoy is the right word for such a chilling story!
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83 of 84 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Fast-paced, shocking, amazing! 28 Mar 2007
By Sandy D
Format:Hardcover
I read a pre-publication copy of this book that a friend passed on to me because I read and loved 'Little Face' - and I was worried this book would suffer from 'second-novel-syndrome'. No chance of that - it's brilliant, and definitely one of the most exciting thrillers I've read. The writing is beautifully poised and clear, the plot is multi-layered and extremely cleverly structured, Naomi is a great obsessive heroine (or perhaps anti-heroine's more accurate) - Sophie Hannah is getting more and more adept at exploring the dark side of the human psyche. Parts of this book are seriously chilling and disturbing, and there's a cleverly created sense of paranoia throughout - has Naomi's lover, Robert, been murdered? If so, by whom? Why won't his wife, Juliet, talk to anybody about what happened? I'm usually quite good at guessing the ends of thrillers, but I defy anyone to guess what's going on here. This novel also contains one of the most chilling, understated 'baddies' I've ever met in fiction. I would recommend this book to anyone (with a strong stomach!)
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5.0 out of 5 stars Terrific 10 Jun 2007
By Liesel Knightley
Format:Hardcover
I had read Little Face and enjoyed it, but I think Hurting Distance is even better. The plot is complex and layered, dependent on coincidence but not implausibly so and the characters are interesting and far outstrip the customary clichés of the genre. This is a beautifully constructed and crafted book, and I am only sorry that I will have to wait another year for the next book. This one really deserves to take off and hit the big time. The central premise of the plot is really creepy and very cleverly revealed. Highly recommended.
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30 of 31 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Even better than her first novel!! 20 Sep 2007
By John Davis
Format:Paperback
I have just returned from holiday where I saved this book for the plane home. I devoured it in under 4 hours! I loved "Little Face" and had bought both books together as part of a special offer and it was money well spent! In both books there are sections where you genuinely get the creeps reading but you cannot wait to read more! Sophie Hannah conveys how each character feels in such a way that you genuinely feel like you know them. I liked that the police characters of Charlie and Simon (as well as their colleagues) were carried over from the first novel and thought it was a nice touch that Simon was thinking about contacting the lead character from the previous novel. This only added to the familiarity with the characters for me. I would agree with the previous reviewers who thought this book may be disappointing or not quite as good given how excellent "Little Face" was but I was amazed at how much I preferred this story. And to top it all off there was a teaser for her third novel at the back of this one and I am now desperate to read it - but it's not out until next year! Sophie Hannah is a superb writer and these two first novels cannot be beat in my opinion.
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Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars A. Real page turner
This story revolves around the rape of Naomi Jenkins by a serial rapist. Gradually all the main characters are drawn into web. Read more
Published 4 hours ago by By Norfolk reader
5.0 out of 5 stars Great "can't put down" read
Have only recently discovered Sophie Hannah and this was a book that I could not put down. Full of intrigue
Published 1 month ago by Sue Farley
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent read!
I so enjoyed this book. A real mystery as you are not quite sure about the crime committed! Interesting characters.
Published 2 months ago by Dizzylizzard
4.0 out of 5 stars Hurting distance
Another fantastic book from Sophie Hannah. Never fails to disappoint. Not my favourite Sophie Hannah book, nothing beats lasting damage for me but brilliant all the same. Read more
Published 3 months ago by Natalie7
5.0 out of 5 stars Hurting distance
I really enjoy Sophie Hannah's quirky tales and this lived up to expectations. Her characters are interesting and her plots entertaiing. Read more
Published 3 months ago by Sue Keane
5.0 out of 5 stars Interesting
A good read and well written. I would recommend this book. Sophie Hannah writes well and I will look for her other books
Published 5 months ago by Gracie's review
1.0 out of 5 stars Grim
This review isn't to comment on the quality of the writing, which is always such a personal choice anyway, but the disturbing nature of the central theme. Read more
Published 5 months ago by F. Nightall
4.0 out of 5 stars Brilliant!
This is a really good book, full of chilling insights about the psychology of rapists and abusers, and their victims. I thought I'd guessed the ending, but not quite...try it!
Published 7 months ago by Busyreader
5.0 out of 5 stars My favourite of the series
I liked all the Sophie Hannah books, I am quite surprised that lots of her books get very mixed reviews on Amazon as I think she is an extremely good writer, probably besides... Read more
Published 8 months ago by Julia Schwarz
4.0 out of 5 stars Disturbing thriller fantastically well written
This is a high calibre thriller. Very well plotted and written. It involves disturbing subject matter involving rape but i felt the author handled the macabre content well and left... Read more
Published 8 months ago by Jack
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