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When Susie decides to invite her old school friends for a reunion she tells herself that it's just about showing off. It's about letting Amanda, Izzy and Tamsin, see how well she's done, with her successful career as an artist, her gorgeous house in France, her deliciously louche boyfriend. But the truth is that this is a dark plan. A plan that could make or break her seemingly perfect life...and she knows it.
As the old friends gather at Susie's for a long weekend of catching up and comparisons, it is clear that despite their lives having taken very different turns, they are all still haunted by a dark and common past. They each know that up until now they have been treading water - waiting for the inevitable moment when they have to face the truth. The question is, now that the time has come, who will sink and who will swim?
About the Author
Emily Barr has written columns and travel pieces for the Observer and the Guardian for several years, and her previous novels BACKPACK, BAGGAGE, CUBAN HEELS, ATLANTIC SHIFT and PLAN B were critically acclaimed. She lives in the south of France with her husband and two sons.
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10 of 10 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I totally agree with the reviewer Claire; I love Emily Barr's previous work and this one was a bit of a disappointment. I couldn't believe the ending - truly fizzled out into nothing. I thought maybe some pages were missing at the end of the book!
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I've recently read quite a few books about a group of friends, as well as a few about reunions.. so I knew that this one would have to offer me something a little different to stand out, which it did.
The key for me were the characters.. the four friends weren't stereotypical, but complex, and flawed, and this made them very human, and very believable.
Set in the French countryside, which sounds wonderful, the story flicks back and forth between their school friendship, and the present day reunion, gradually revealing their past secrets, and how that had affected the people they were today. The author doesn't try to rely on humour, but rather simple good story telling.
I've read a few reviews that criticise the ending of this book, but for me it worked just fine, once again offering some rather realistic outcomes.
This is definitely an author that I will be looking out for again.
The key for me were the characters.. the four friends weren't stereotypical, but complex, and flawed, and this made them very human, and very believable.
Set in the French countryside, which sounds wonderful, the story flicks back and forth between their school friendship, and the present day reunion, gradually revealing their past secrets, and how that had affected the people they were today. The author doesn't try to rely on humour, but rather simple good story telling.
I've read a few reviews that criticise the ending of this book, but for me it worked just fine, once again offering some rather realistic outcomes.
This is definitely an author that I will be looking out for again.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I love Emily Barr's novels and this one didnt disappoint. Centred around one weekend as four old friends meet up for a reunion, the tension rises steadily as you wait to find out what the secret is that they're witholding and is bursting at the seams to be told!!
Extremely readable, my only criticism is that there were loose ends that could have been tied up better - the ending felt a tad rushed.
All in all though - another excellent offering from EB
Extremely readable, my only criticism is that there were loose ends that could have been tied up better - the ending felt a tad rushed.
All in all though - another excellent offering from EB
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Another great EB novel
I first discovered Emily Barr when I got Backpack free with a magazine many years ago. I loved that book, and EB's following novels however after Atlantic Shift I got a bit bored. Read more
Published 11 months ago by Josie
Great read, shame about the ending
I too thought there must be some pages missing at the end and also wonder why on earth the stalker/painting story was included as it was completely irrelevant and added nothing to... Read more
Published on 7 Jan 2010 by jkennedy
Loved it.
A fab book. I finished it in just a few sittings. I'm no stranger to Emily Barr`s books, and I have enjoyed almost all of them with the exception of "Atlantic Shift" which I... Read more
Published on 8 Mar 2009 by Day Dreamer
A good read
I've long been a fan of Emily Barr's books - the majority of her previous offerings have been dark and gritty. Read more
Published on 4 Feb 2009 by J. Sutton
Good but disappointing ending...
This is my first Emily Barr book and I found it hard to put down. I read it over a weekend and thoroughly recommend it as a holiday read. Read more
Published on 26 May 2008 by Boo
out of my depth and falling fast
how does emily barr write such believable characters in such unbelievable and bizarre situations and turn it all into a believable novel . Read more
Published on 3 Mar 2008 by Nana G
Not as good as her previous books
The book was readable, but compared to her previous books this one was a bit disappointing, a bit depressing really. Shame.
Published on 17 Oct 2007 by Holly
Anti climax
I was totally gripped by the story as it unfolded and could not tear myself away from it. But the ending was a complete let down. Read more
Published on 23 Aug 2007 by Avid reader
I can't believe the end...
This was my first book from Emily Barr, and I liked it really much. BUT the end? I went to the bookstore today and asked, if there a some pages missing??????????? Read more
Published on 30 July 2007 by zauberkuecken
gripping
This was a fantastic summery read which I loved. I can't wait to read more by this author.
Published on 19 July 2007 by Granny
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