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Copycat (Hardcover)

by Gill White (Author)
4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)

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  • Hardcover: 339 pages
  • Publisher: Bantam Press; First Edition edition (3 Mar 2003)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 0593047869
  • ISBN-13: 978-0593047866
  • Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 2,440,124 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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Gillian White writes truly scaring novels, one of which, The Sleeper, has recently been seen on BBC television. Jennie and Martha become close friends, though they are as different as chalk from cheese. Jennie is always worried and finds motherhood a huge effort. Only Martha delights her; and she tolerates this obsession even going on holiday together as families. As time passes the roles seem to reverse and Jennie becomes independent and successful while Martha's life crumbles. Then horror finally strikes. A truly chilling and hugely compelling tale; Gillian White at her very best.


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Jennie and Martha became friends when Jennie moved in next door to Martha. At least, Jennie thought they were friends. As Jennie grew in confidence, Martha's life seemed to fall apart, and the two became bitter enemies.
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5.0 out of 5 stars This one will keep you up all night!, 17 Oct 2003
This review is from: Copycat (Paperback)
Having read almost all Gillian White's novels (some of which I have enjoyed more than others), I have to say this is the best yet. I read it in less than 48 hours, no mean feat as it's actually quite a chunky book.

The characters are brilliantly described; Gillian White has the skill of leaving just enough description to your own imagination, so that you can unconsciously fill in the details and make the characters your own.

Martha and Jennie are close friends...or at least, that's what one of them believes. This tale of love and obsession is drawn from a real-life case which ended, like the story, in tragedy. It is a brilliant depiction of what it feels like to be obsessed with another human being. The portrayal of the obsessive mind tormenting its owner is excellently told.

I would heartily recommend this novel to both general readers and also those working within the field of psychiatry.

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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Absolutely Gripping!, 27 Nov 2004
By angel65 (Notingham, Notts United Kingdom) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Copycat (Paperback)
I am a huge Gillian White fan, having read all of her books at least once. Second and third readings often reveal even more depth, but as another reviewer said, the brilliance in White's writing is that there is huge scope for your own imagination to build up an image of the characters.

'Copycat' on the surface is about two friends and neighbours who become victims of their reliance on each other, and it is hard to sympathise with one over the other. At first it seems a dark and unlikely tale, but I can guarantee that you will never again proceed into a friendship with your neighbours without caution! It is very believable and gave me quite a lot of insight into the misery of mental illness and behavioural psychology. When you have read 'Copycat' I would recommend that you go back and re-read Gillian White's other books. 'Chain Reaction' is absolutely brilliant and you have a whole host of deeply disturbed characters to absorb you. Come on Ms White, can't wait for another one .....!

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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars Unusual psychological drama, 9 Oct 2008
By Marshall Lord (Whitehaven, UK) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Copycat (Paragon Softcover Large Print Books) (Paperback)
Tells the story of an obsessive friendship between two women, Jenny and Martha who begin as neighbours, become friends, then rivals, then develop a love-hate relationship.

It's a novel about how things go wrong between them rather than one that keeps you in suspense about what will happen. Almost the first line of the novel, in a prologue narrated from prison, makes clear that eventually one of the central characters will murder the other. It doesn't make clear who kills who. In the subsequent chapters, supposedly based on "edited extracts from the diary of the victim" alternating with "transcripts of statements by the accused" the perspective switches between that of Jennie and that of Martha.

When they first meet, as new mothers who move into adjacent houses, Jennie admires and is jealous of Martha - of her house, gorgeous husband, apparent success in society and as a mother. But then the roles begin to reverse - Jennie becomes more successful as Martha's life falls apart. And the obsession on both sides becomes more and more dangerous ...

Interesting and well crafted but a bit sad and depressing. The author also leaves to the reader's imagination to deduce in several important matters what is actually going on. Those readers who like to be able to use their own imagination will probably appreciate this, those who like to be told exactly what has happened should leave this book alone.
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5.0 out of 5 stars completely absorbing
Another excellent page turner, I became immersed in the world of Jennie and Martha from the first words. Read more
Published 19 months ago by Mrs. Katharine Kirby

5.0 out of 5 stars Addicted!
I'm reading Gillian White books at the pace of one a day. Can't get enough. This one, though slightly different from the others I have read, was none the less gripping and... Read more
Published on 16 Feb 2004 by tabby2004

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