Firsttime author claire kendal draws readers into a taut, compulsively readable tale. For clarissa, their night together marked the end of something, but for rafe, it was just the beginning. Claire teaches english literature and creative writing, and lives in the south west with her family. Claire kendal, author of the book of you, on tour april. Mar 28, 2014 a mesmerizing tale of psychological suspense about a woman who must fight to escape an expert manipulator determined to possess her, claire kendal s debut novel is a sophisticated and disturbing. She is writing to log the actions of rafe, her stalker, but its written as though its rafe himself that shes talking to.
Claire kendal lives in england, where she lectures in english literature and creative writing. The book of you is a frighteningly intimateand accurateportrayal of stalking. The book of you by claire kendal bookshelf one protest from an outraged innocent says it all. Masterfully constructed, filled with exquisite tension and a pervasive sense of menace, the book of you explores the lines between love and compulsion, fantasy. If youd like to stick with the theme, enduring love by ian mcewan also comes from a different angle and is also highly recommended. Read the book of you, by claire kendal online on bookmate a mesmerizing tale of psychological suspense about a woman who must fight to escape an. He wont leave her alone, and he refuses to take no for an answer. Clarissa is becoming more and more frightened of her colleague, rafe.
The book of you follows clarissa as she tries to avoid, and evade the unwanted attention she is receiving from a work colleague, rafe. Masterfully constructed, filled with exquisite tension and a pervasive sense of menace, the book of you explores the lines between love and compulsion, fantasy and reality, and offers a heartstopping portrait of a woman determined to survive. This book alternates in narration from first to thirdperson. Harper collins uk a terrifying psychological thriller about obsession and power. Her first novel, the book of you, was translated into more than twenty languages. The book of you by claire kendal brent libraries blog. The book of you by claire kendal august book club snazzy. The book of you by claire kendal was augusts book club choice and it was my turn to choose this month.
I was hooked on this story, always in anticipation of the next move and equally disturbed when it happened. A mesmerizing tale of psychological suspense about a woman who must fight to escape an expert manipulator determined to possess her. The book of you by claire kendal sophie banks february 12, 2015 they say never judge a book by its cover but when you are wandering through a book shop or browsing online, that is. Apr 10, 2014 claire kendal was born in america and educated in england, where she has spent all of her adult life. April 29, 2014 the victim of a relentless stalker looks for a way out in kendals debut novel. Is the protagonist of this novel living in a dark fairy tale. But if you are made of sterner stuff it is a pretty good read. The book of you is clarissas story of how she is stalked to the point of near breakdown. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read the book of you. Its realistically done that is frightening and compelling as realisation dawns that options become increasingly less available. The author wastes no time diving into this story and from chapter one the readers are acutely aware that clarissa is the victim of an extreme stalker. Claire kendal, author of the book of you, on tour aprilmay. If you did not really understand the process of a woman seeking and attempting to prove up to find justice, by the end of the book, you should have a pretty good feel for it.
This is not because of author claire kendals narrative style, which takes flows from one paragraph to the next as if she was in the room, taking you by the hand and leading you through it. The book of you by claire kendal paperback harpercollins. Clarissas silence is both understandable and possibly her undoing. If you d like to stick with the theme, enduring love by ian mcewan also comes from a different angle and is also highly recommended. May 06, 2014 download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read the book of you. Its a psychological thriller my favourite genre at the moment. So beware if you are easily frightening and a wimp like me. She has read somewhere that its important to gather as much evidence of the stalking as possible. Claire kendal was born in america and educated in england, where she has spent all her adult life. A mesmerizing tale of psychological suspense about a woman who must fight to escape an expert manipulator determined to possess her, claire kendals debut novel is. Book of you by claire kendal a terrifying psychological thriller about obsession and power, perfect for fans of gone girl and before i go to sleep. Still, the book of you is a frighteningly intimateand accurateportrayal of stalking.
Sep 08, 2015 the book of you by claire kendal was augusts book club choice and it was my turn to choose this month. Signin to download and listen to this audiobook today. Americanborn, britishadopted claire kendal has made the publishing world sit up with this, her debut novel. Click and collect from your local waterstones or get free uk delivery on orders over. Sep 26, 2017 readers may have to suspend disbelief as the threads start to weave together with the help of more than a few coincidences, but kendals the book of you, 2014 considerable storytelling prowess saves the day. Through clarissas eyes, we see the ragged nerves, sleepless nights and paranoia brought about by rafes romantic obsession. Buy the book of you by claire kendal from waterstones today.
Apr 03, 2014 the book of you follows clarissa as she tries to avoid, and evade the unwanted attention she is receiving from a work colleague, rafe. This intense book is just as much a horror as a thriller. May 05, 2015 like the bestselling novels of gillian flynn and s. The book of you by claire kendal read online on bookmate. Written by claire kendal, audiobook narrated by orlagh cassidy. Thats the story of clarissa in claire kendals book the book of you. The book of you is her first novel, and will be translated into over a dozen languages. Any thriller that has you checking over your shoulder and peeking from behind your curtains must be gripping so hats off to claire kendals hardhitting debut the book of you for doing just this. Get this book free when you sign up for a 30day trial. The book of you was everything a good psychological thriller should be. Its a bit confusing when it switches from firstperson to thirdperson narrative, especially when it happens without a space or break or anything and it just continues on as if it was always thirdperson. The book of you is her first novel, and it will be translated into over twenty languages. I had never heard of the author before, and had no idea what the book was about. Clarissa is the main character of the book, and the one who is stalked by her colleague rafe.
The story begins as a stream of consciousness, written in the first person, from clarissa. Jan 01, 2015 claire kendal was born in america and educated in england, where she has spent all of her adult life. A mesmerizing tale of psychological suspense about a woman who must fight to escape an expert manipulator determined to possess her, claire. A sign of a good book for me is one which has me emotionally invested and the book of you did that perfectly. He wona t leave her alone, and he refuses to take no for an answer. Like the bestselling novels of gillian flynn and s.
The book of you is her first novel, and will be translated into over a. Claire kendal was born in america and educated in england, where she has spent all of her adult life. The main character is clarissa, a woman definitely down on her luck. Sold by bristlecone logistics and ships from amazon fulfillment. Claire teaches english literature and creative writing, and lives in englands south west region with her family. One night, after a launch party at a bath bookshop for a sc. A terrifying psychological thriller about obsession and power, perfect for fans of gone girl and before i go to sleep. The book of you is claire kendals debut novel and its a great one. Obsession masquerades as love in british author kendals intimate, chilling first novel, an update of samuel richardsons clarissa. Firsttime author claire kendal draws readers into a taut, compulsively readable tale of pursuit and escape. Purchased a terrifying psychological thriller about obsession and power, perfect for fans of gone girl and before i go to sleep. Synopsis clarissa is becoming more and more frightened of her colleague, rafe.