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'this has been one of the most striking and unforgettable books I have ever read' Page Turner. 'I really enjoyed this book ... a book I'd recommend' Teen Titles.
'Torn is frighteningly realistic ... Alice and her actions are so believable, and that's what makes Torn so frightening' Maximum Pop. 'Gripping, thought-provoking and disturbing' Booktrust.
'one of the best books I've ever read ... I literally couldn't put it down ... gripping ... such a good book' Maximum Pop! 'Heart-stoppingly tense and palpably taut ... 'Torn' is breathless' Did You Ever Stop to Think.
'Torn is frighteningly realistic ... Alice and her actions are so believable, and that's what makes Torn so frightening' Maximum Pop. 'Gripping, thought-provoking and disturbing' Booktrust.
'one of the best books I've ever read ... I literally couldn't put it down ... gripping ... such a good book' Maximum Pop! 'Heart-stoppingly tense and palpably taut ... 'Torn' is breathless' Did You Ever Stop to Think.
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'a real page-turner ... the home-grown horror of a real world thriller is what makes this story stand out' We Love This Book.
'a wonderful, emotional book ... a great story. Torn is a book not to miss!' Fluttering Butterflies.
'Cat Clarke is undoubtedly one of the most exciting and talented YA writers we have in Britain at the moment ... The story is fast-paced, the writing snappy and in the right tone' librarymice.
'it was gripping, thrilling ... There are plenty of twists to keep you guessing and wanting to read as fast as possible ... bloody good!!' Heaven, Hell and Purgatory.
'this is a massive recommendation' YA YEAH. 'This story was haunting, emotional and beautiful' Blabbing Books.
'incredibly harrowing thematically ... beautifully written' Choose YA. 'Torn has cemented Clarke's importance and talent in the young adult market' Worm Hole.
'a wonderful, emotional book ... a great story. Torn is a book not to miss!' Fluttering Butterflies.
'Cat Clarke is undoubtedly one of the most exciting and talented YA writers we have in Britain at the moment ... The story is fast-paced, the writing snappy and in the right tone' librarymice.
'it was gripping, thrilling ... There are plenty of twists to keep you guessing and wanting to read as fast as possible ... bloody good!!' Heaven, Hell and Purgatory.
'this is a massive recommendation' YA YEAH. 'This story was haunting, emotional and beautiful' Blabbing Books.
'incredibly harrowing thematically ... beautifully written' Choose YA. 'Torn has cemented Clarke's importance and talent in the young adult market' Worm Hole.
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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Drawing on scenarios more usually encountered in teen horror movies, Torn is the gripping story of schoolgirl politics getting way out of hand. Cat Clarke's follow up to bestselling debut novel Entangled takes a fresh look at what happens when a group of teenagers are given a taste of freedom on a school wilderness trip... with truly disastrous consequences. Part murder mystery, part psychological thriller, Torn is essentially a book about growing up - think coming-of-age story, but terrifying. It's about that moment when you realise that crying to your parents or hiding behind the sofa won't fix things - that sometimes life can spiral out of control and there's no way back to the safety of before.
Narrator Alice King is the type of character that readers will instantly empathise with. At school, she's neither queen bee nor outcast, instead occupying the no-man's land between the two extremes. Like many of us, she's accutely aware of the injustice perpetuated by the in crowd, but not quite brave - or powerful - enough to befriend those deemed Untouchable. Her own acceptance is far too tenuous to take such a risk. With insight and dark humour in equal measure, Torn really digs down into the truth about the high school social order, going beyond the simple mean-girls-vs-losers dynamic we often see perpetuated in popular culture and holding the mirror up to a reality that's far more complex.
Cat Clarke is an edgy writer, and that's her strength. She doesn't write tidy stories where enemies are safely dispatched and a happy ending is guaranteed for all. She writes in shades of grey, and the result is honest and raw narratives where things get messy and hearts get broken - sometimes readers' hearts. Even the love story that unfolds alongside Torn's central mystery is conflicted, brimming over with bittersweetness of the most poignant variety. Like Entangled, Torn sees its teenage protagonist forced to confront uncomfortable truths about herself, and in both cases that makes for fascinating reading. But where Torn surpasses Entangled is in the way it takes us on our own journey of self-discovery - the way Alice's story feels as though it's only one wrong decision away from being our own. Seriously scary stuff.
Torn is one hell of a book. It's stomach-churningly tense, twisty in the cleverest way and completely impossible to put down. I read it straight through in one go, on the edge of my seat, only pausing every now and then to remind myself to breathe. If you like your YA fiction dangerous and authentic, Torn is a must-read.
Narrator Alice King is the type of character that readers will instantly empathise with. At school, she's neither queen bee nor outcast, instead occupying the no-man's land between the two extremes. Like many of us, she's accutely aware of the injustice perpetuated by the in crowd, but not quite brave - or powerful - enough to befriend those deemed Untouchable. Her own acceptance is far too tenuous to take such a risk. With insight and dark humour in equal measure, Torn really digs down into the truth about the high school social order, going beyond the simple mean-girls-vs-losers dynamic we often see perpetuated in popular culture and holding the mirror up to a reality that's far more complex.
Cat Clarke is an edgy writer, and that's her strength. She doesn't write tidy stories where enemies are safely dispatched and a happy ending is guaranteed for all. She writes in shades of grey, and the result is honest and raw narratives where things get messy and hearts get broken - sometimes readers' hearts. Even the love story that unfolds alongside Torn's central mystery is conflicted, brimming over with bittersweetness of the most poignant variety. Like Entangled, Torn sees its teenage protagonist forced to confront uncomfortable truths about herself, and in both cases that makes for fascinating reading. But where Torn surpasses Entangled is in the way it takes us on our own journey of self-discovery - the way Alice's story feels as though it's only one wrong decision away from being our own. Seriously scary stuff.
Torn is one hell of a book. It's stomach-churningly tense, twisty in the cleverest way and completely impossible to put down. I read it straight through in one go, on the edge of my seat, only pausing every now and then to remind myself to breathe. If you like your YA fiction dangerous and authentic, Torn is a must-read.
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Torn is a UK YA fiction book which makes a change from all the American YA Fiction i have been reading, Torn has a brilliant story line I was hooked from the first page.
Cat has written Torn from first person perspective which I love because i could really get into the story. Her writing style makes me feel familiar with everything she describes and how she describes it. Her characters are very realistic.
Alice is the main character and I really like her, she is a nice girl but not to nice, I think Cat done well with all the emotions Alice went through in the book. The themes that were covered in the book were mainly death related, Cat covered 3 different types of deaths very well, I think it helped that it was from first person perspective it takes some skill to make it all sound realistic, I was not surprised when i read up that Cat is an experienced writer and is the co-founder of a literary agency.
Alice's dad was another of my favourite characters, i liked his and Alice's relationship he was not only a father to Alice but also a friend, he seemed to have the right balance with her.
I enjoyed Polly's character i was very intrigued at how her character developed through the book, i really did not expect her to develop the way she did in the book.
I loved the whole book and everything about it, if Cat decides to write a follow on from this book i would be the first to buy it. Torn tells a story of how easily things can go terribly wrong, and that hiding a serious secret will eat you up inside until it can never be a secret anymore...
If you love young adult fiction then you will love this book, I think it is something different from the typical YA fiction that is out right now, just what we need to break away from the same vampire and fairy stuff being churned out.
Cat has written Torn from first person perspective which I love because i could really get into the story. Her writing style makes me feel familiar with everything she describes and how she describes it. Her characters are very realistic.
Alice is the main character and I really like her, she is a nice girl but not to nice, I think Cat done well with all the emotions Alice went through in the book. The themes that were covered in the book were mainly death related, Cat covered 3 different types of deaths very well, I think it helped that it was from first person perspective it takes some skill to make it all sound realistic, I was not surprised when i read up that Cat is an experienced writer and is the co-founder of a literary agency.
Alice's dad was another of my favourite characters, i liked his and Alice's relationship he was not only a father to Alice but also a friend, he seemed to have the right balance with her.
I enjoyed Polly's character i was very intrigued at how her character developed through the book, i really did not expect her to develop the way she did in the book.
I loved the whole book and everything about it, if Cat decides to write a follow on from this book i would be the first to buy it. Torn tells a story of how easily things can go terribly wrong, and that hiding a serious secret will eat you up inside until it can never be a secret anymore...
If you love young adult fiction then you will love this book, I think it is something different from the typical YA fiction that is out right now, just what we need to break away from the same vampire and fairy stuff being churned out.
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
My god.
I had high hopes for this book already, and I bought it on my new Kindle straight away.
I did not regret it by any stretch.
The plot was well established as it was well-written. I think if anyone else had written it, it would have been hardly believable and a bit damp.
However, the idea was perfectly executed and great to read.
The protagonist's voice was clear and you felt like you were her.
I wish there was an infinite-star option.
I had high hopes for this book already, and I bought it on my new Kindle straight away.
I did not regret it by any stretch.
The plot was well established as it was well-written. I think if anyone else had written it, it would have been hardly believable and a bit damp.
However, the idea was perfectly executed and great to read.
The protagonist's voice was clear and you felt like you were her.
I wish there was an infinite-star option.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
Pretty Disappointing With Useless Elements
A book about four girls who actually kill someone? Can I get a 'HELLS YEAH!'? Seriously guys, I'm so tired of reading stories where it's hinted that the girl killed someone and... Read more
Published 9 days ago by Miss Victoria Ramage
I love this author!
Cat Clarke is really good at creating flawed characters. I don't just mean the trivial flaws that are often prevalent in YA, (you know what I mean: "My hair is too frizzy... Read more
Published 10 days ago by Laura
Torn
When Alice and her best friend Cass get stuck sharing a cabin with the school queen bee Tara and social outcasts Polly and Rae they know they're not going to enjoy their school... Read more
Published 18 days ago by Sarah Gibson
disappointed
I didn't enjoy this book I found it quite dark and disturbing (gruesome too). I do not recommend this book.
ages 14+
ages 14+
Published 20 days ago by lovereading
Absolutely Fantastic.
When deciding to read this book I wasn't expecting much, I had never read a book by this author before and I usually find it hard to grasp an author's style of writing at first. Read more
Published 1 month ago by ghybjkl
I just love the way Cat Clarke writes
I just love the way Cat Clarke writes. Her characters just draw me in and I always feel like I know them personally. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Vivienne Serendipity
Well thought out - a quick, easy read
TORN tells the story of five teenage girls. During a school trip to Scotland, they find themselves forced to share a cabin together. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Brida
Not what I expected
I asked my mum to pick me up some fantasy teen literature (depsite being in my late 20's) and she picked up this as well as it was in the same section. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Bellybee
fab
Cat Clarke is one of those authors who I absolutely love as it is completely effortless to read her fantastic books because the characters are well written, the story flows... Read more
Published 3 months ago by Kirsty at the Overflowing Library
Torn, by Cat Clarke
There are things in life you wish would never ever happen to you. The death of one of your classmates during a school trip is one them. Read more
Published 3 months ago by Caroline
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