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"Reminiscent of Ruth Rendall at her best." Herald "Relentless and frightening." Guardian "A compulsive thriller." Metro "Alvtegen keeps up a cracking pace." Uncut"
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This is the story about two women who are trapped by a past that won't let go. As Maj-Britt festers malevolently in her hermetic apartment, appeased only by an endless supply of food, Monika works ceaselessly to blot out her pain, punishing herself unforgivingly if she fails to meet her own high standards. They have nothing in common but the determination to obliterate their memories and be left alone - but when a letter and a tragic accident force the past back to life, the emotional void at the centre of their lives gapes wide and threatens to engulf them both. Forced into a confrontation, each woman proves the catalyst for the other's destruction - or salvation. A taut psychological thriller, "Shame" builds inexorably and subtly into a study of the devastating powers of fear, oppressive religion and forbidden sexuality.
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8 of 9 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
This is an interesting story, and an interesting approach to telling it. Alvtegen has a nice sense of how we miss opportunities, and how we can turn in on ourselves when misery strikes.
It is not a conventional thriller, in that there are not car chases, explosions, or hitmen. It is a slow-burning fuse, which invites you to see how instinctive decisions can stay with us throughout our lives. It is a story of suppression, oppression, and depression; it is convincingly told, and satisfyingly concluded.
It is not a conventional thriller, in that there are not car chases, explosions, or hitmen. It is a slow-burning fuse, which invites you to see how instinctive decisions can stay with us throughout our lives. It is a story of suppression, oppression, and depression; it is convincingly told, and satisfyingly concluded.
Format:Kindle Edition
As others have commented, this is not really a thriller. It is an interesting study on responsibility and guilt.
I really liked Karin's writing style, which was intelligent, taut and managed to keep me wanting to turn to the next page.
However, I do share the opinion of other reviewers that the ending is rather a let down.
I really liked Karin's writing style, which was intelligent, taut and managed to keep me wanting to turn to the next page.
However, I do share the opinion of other reviewers that the ending is rather a let down.
Format:Paperback|Amazon Verified Purchase
I bought this book on the basis of the reviews of other authors. Initially it didn't seem that interesting, but once into it the story I found it quite compelling and moving. I did enjoy it, but it probably isn't everyone's cup of tea (there isn't any "action" as such). If you like a story with plenty of interplay between the main characters then you may well enjoy it.
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What a shame ...
that this book ran out of steam at the end. It is not a typical thriller and for the most part is excellent with its insights into feelings of guilt and shame. Read more
Published 17 months ago by Moonlit
Unusual and none the worse for it
An unusual thriller, but a thriller nonetheless. No serial killers, no policemen, but the plot moves along with pace and suspense. Read more
Published 23 months ago by Mr. Stephen Edwards
A psychological profile rather than crime fiction
Karin Alvtegen's Shame is an excellent character study marred by a loose denouement. As long as the character development proceeds, it is engrossing enough, although I found it... Read more
Published on 17 Mar 2009 by Feanor
Not a Thriller
This is definitely not a thriller, it's a novel about how some people allow the past to define their present, and allow shame to dominate their lives. Read more
Published on 15 May 2008 by Derek O'neill
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