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The gripping richard and judy book club bestseller english edition fiona barton. Dec 31, 2015 disclaimer plunges us into our worst nightmare somebody knows our darkest secret, and theyre sharing it. A site dedicated to book lovers providing a forum to discover and share commentary about the books and authors they enjoy. I have to say renee knight took this book in a direction i couldnt possibly. Renee knight skilfully played on my emotions, changing my opinion of all of the characters who populate this book with an ease that left me reeling. So much so that i am tremendously envious i didnt come up with it myself. June 20, 2015 june 20, 2015 andrea van wyk leave a comment a book appears on your bedside table.

Will british author renee knight s debut novel live up to the hype and be the next big thing in suburban noir. May 28, 2015 the books disclaimer, about its bearing no resemblance to anyone living or dead, has been threateningly crossed out in red ink. Knight began the talk with a reading from her book. In disclaimer, by renee knight, secrets wind up in. With a couple of reservations, i found disclaimer by renee knight to be well. Her only hope is to confront what really happened on that awful day. Renee knight worked for the bbc directing arts documentaries before turning to writing. My compassion danced one way and then the other, and it took until the very end for it to settle.

Wall street journal renee knight s debut book is being compared with gone girl. Dive into a dark, gripping and shocking psychological thriller from bestselling author mel mcgrath mel mcgrath. Renee knights debut book is being compared with gone girl. Any resemblance to actual persons, living or dead, is purely coincidental catherine ravenscroft, having just moved house with her husband robert, comes across an intriguing book amongst their belongings the perfect stranger. While the long buildup to the big reveal begins to drag, knights elegant plot and compelling if not unexpected characters keep the heart of the novel beating even when the pacing falters. The book s disclaimer, about its bearing no resemblance to anyone living or dead, has been threateningly crossed out in red ink. Apr, 2015 weve not been kept short of excellent thrillers in 2015, but this week its all about disclaimer, renee knights tightly wound debut of suburban noir. Any resemblance to actual events or persons living or dead is entirely coincidental. Before publishing her first novel, disclaimer in 2015 by transworld, she wrote on screenplays, scripts and television show stories. But later on when the book and then the pictures came through, and her husband was telling her to leave, i dont know why. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading disclaimer. Every book of fiction comes with the statement that it is just that. Wall street journal renee knights debut book is being compared with gone girl. Knight is a new author with some credits in television and.

Disclaimer has a great premise that book, recounting events from her past, that falls well, is essentially thrust into catherines hands and also takes on some big themes. Apr 03, 2015 disclaimer by renee knight, what she left by tr richmond, a line of blood by ben mcpherson, the burning man by christopher fowler, soil by jamie kornegay laura wilson fri 3 apr 2015 05. Buy a discounted digital audiobook of disclaimer online from australias leading online bookstore. Jun 22, 2015 the tag line for debut author renee knights disclaimer hooked me right in. This months choice is the disclaimer by renee knight. In fact, this clever debut set in london and spain has its own distinctive style and deliciously sinister concept. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders.

Having read, and loved, a proof copy of the book back in january, when the chance came up to talk to renee as part of disclaimers blog tour i grabbed it even though the telegraph swiped all my questions before i had a chance to ask. She has had tv and film scripts commissioned by the bbc, channel four and capital films. How are the two families similar or different because of the tragic event that links them. Disclaimer plunges us into our worst nightmare somebody knows our darkest secret, and theyre sharing it. Disclaimer is a truly engaging debut by renee knight, and a psychological thriller i will not soon forget. Disclaimer by renee knight book club discussion questions. But even among books that begin imaginatively, renee knight s disclaimer is something special. Finding a mysterious novel at her bedside plunges documentary filmmaker catherine ravenscroft into a living nightmare. An evening with renee knight disclaimer bibliomaniac. Lee childbestselling author renee knight delivers a bri. Mar 31, 2015 being likened to gone girl is a great thing but no ones bought my book yet.

Though ostensibly fiction, the perfect stranger recreates in vivid, unmistakable detail the terrible day she became hostage to a dark secret, a secret that only one other person knew and that person is dead. Content includes books from bestselling, midlist and debut authors. I did a course with city lit which was really like a bit of group therapy. Knight joins a group of strong female thrillerwriters, who have smashed their way to the top of the charts.

Renee knight writes with empathy, yet penetrating sharpness, the clever writing keeps hitting you with the unexpected, tripping up your understanding and stamping over any speculation. Renee knight by andre disclaimer is yet another book being marketed with comparisons to gone girl on the cover. It is not a book to be read a chapter at a time, but one that demands to be devoured at once. Join this group to see the discussion, post and comment. Stream and download audiobooks to your computer, tablet or mobile phone. Buy disclaimer by renee knight from waterstones today.

In disclaimer, by renee knight, secrets wind up in print. But even among books that begin imaginatively, renee knights. Aug 07, 2016 renee knight shows the long lasting effects a fateful incident can have, through the actions of her characters in disclaimer. What do you think draws catherine and robert together. Mar 20, 2015 disclaimer is a really compelling debut novel from renee knight. Sensationally good psychological suspenseexactly what a great thriller should be. Disclaimer renee knights debut leaves you guessing until. A brilliantly conceived, deeply unsettling psychological thriller already an international sensationabout a woman haunted by secrets, the consuming desire for revenge, and the terrible price we pay when we try to hide the truth. White oak mystery book club montgomery county public libraries. The narrative has a clever structure and the premise of the story is a real cracker starting to read a novel and discovering the story is about you, hence the title disclaimer in the novel catherine ravenscroft picks up, the perfect stranger, there is a line crossing the usual disclaimer out, because although it. Atmospheric and twisting and ripe for tv adaptation, this debut novel never strays far from convention, but that doesnt make it any less of a pageturner.

As the story unfolds, we are told what happens through multiple povs, which i always enjoy when it is done well, as it is here. Jun 20, 2015 disclaimer renee knights debut leaves you guessing until the end. Get 50% off this audiobook at the audiobooksnow online audio book store and download or stream it right to your computer, smartphone or tablet. Though ostensibly fiction,the perfect stranger recreates in vivid, unmistakable detail the terrible day catherine became hostage to a dark secret, a secret that only one other person knewand that person is dead. Disclaimer is a breathtakingly suspenseful debut novel about a woman haunted by secrets, the corrosive power of grief, the consuming desire for revenge, and the terrible price we pay for hiding the truth. Disclaimer is a brilliantly conceived, deeply disturbing psychological thriller about a woman haunted by secrets and the price she will pay for concealing the truth. Disclaimer renee knight hardcover harpercollins publishers.

Successful documentary filmmaker catherine ravenscroft and her husband robert have moved into a new h. Jun 20, 2015 british author renee knight masterfully keeps the tension running throughout her debut novel, until the gutpunching denouement, with a twist that leaves you reeling. When catherine ravenscroft and her husband downsize, she finds an unfamiliar book by her bedside just as. Selected as a waterstones fiction book of the month for 2016. Describe catherine, robert and nicholas and their family dynamic.

Disclaimer is a twisted tale of revenge, with a cast of complicated characters that are bound to send shivers down your spine. British author knight follows 2015s disclaimer, her wellreceived debut, with a decidedly creepy psychological thriller. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Ambitious mina appleton, who becomes the head of a londonbased supermarket chain upon her fathers retirement, is finally able to execute her aggressive plan to increase the familyowned businesss market share. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read disclaimer.

The books disclaimer, about its bearing no resemblance to anyone living or. Booktopia has disclaimer, the addictive sunday times no. Now think of stephen, nancy and jonathan and their family dynamic. As it starts, we meet a documentary filmmaker named catherine ravenscroft who is in the midst of. In april 20 she graduated from the faber academy writing a novel course. Disclaimer renee knight ebook harpercollins publishers.