I read this book a week ago, in a couple of sessions, during one day. Yes, I had a book hangover the next day, but I knew I wouldn’t be able to sleep without completing it. I had been hearing a lot of people mention this book and read it for the book group I attend. It is one that will stick with me and I will certainly be reading it again.
Winner of the 2017 Costa Debut Novel Award and the 2018 British Book Awards Debut Book of the Year
True crime isn’t a genre I dip into a huge amount but I read The Suspicions of Mr Whicher by Kate Summerscale a few years ago and, based on the quality of her writing, decided to give this one a go. Despite both being very good books I found that I preferred this one. Not only does it deal with the crime but gives social background that helps to explain the kind of lives being led by many in Britain during the late Victorian period. I am so very glad I live in modern times.
Winner of the 2017 Edgar Award for Best Fact Crime.
I started this last night and had to force myself to put in down around 1am as I needed to sleep. Needless to say, I finished it today. Reading a page-turner is a lovely way to spend a day off.
Winner of the Arthur C. Clarke Award 2015 and the Toronto Book Award 2015.
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