The Gifted School: 'Snapping with tension' Shari Lapena
By (Author) Bruce Holsinger
Headline Publishing Group
Headline Review
30th June 2020
30th June 2020
United Kingdom
General
Fiction
Narrative theme: Social issues
Schools and pre-schools
813.6
Paperback
464
Width 128mm, Height 196mm, Spine 34mm
320g
Ambitious parents, wilful kids, and the pursuit of prestige... A gripping page-turner, perfect for fans of Liane Moriarty's BIG LITTLE LIES.
'More than a touch of Liane Moriarty's Big Little Lies' OBSERVERHow far would you go to protect your child's futureIn the peaceful, privileged community of Crystal, Colorado, a group of close friends are raising their families in harmony.Until one day, news begins to spread that a 'gifted school' will be opening its doors in their town. There are only a few places, and the competition will be ferocious.As parents and children begin to compete, cracks start to show in their picturesque community as long-buried secrets threaten to detonate under the pressure...Praise for The Gifted School:'Snapping with tension' SHARI LAPENA'Wise and addictive' NEW YORK TIMES'Timely and relevant'OPRAHMAG'On the pulse of modern times'MAGIC BOOK CLUB'Relevant and relatable' i PAPER'Exposes how easily a mix of good intentions, self-delusions, and minor sins can escalate' THE NEW YORKERMore than a touch of Liane Moriarty's Big Little Lies - Observer
Snapping with tension - Shari LapenaWise and addictive - New York TimesTimely and relevant - Oprahmag.comExposes how easily a mix of good intentions, self-delusions, and minor sins can escalate - The New YorkerBruce Holsinger is a novelist based in Charlottesville, Virginia, where he teaches at the University of Virginia. He is the receipient of a Guggenheim Fellowship. The Displacements is his fourth novel.