The Gifted School - 'Snapping with tension' Shari Lapena

Informationen zum Autor Bruce Holsinger Klappentext 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 ' OBSERVER How far would you go to protect your child's future? In 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 YORKER Zusammenfassung A compulsively readable novel about a group of friends and parents destroyed by their own competitiveness when an exclusive school for gifted children opens in the community

Produktdetails

• Autoren: Bruce Holsinger, Holsinger Bruce
• Verlag: Review Headline
• Sprache: Englisch
• Produktform: Taschenbuch
• Erschienen: 30.06.2020
• EAN: 9781472271518
• ISBN: 978-1-4722-7151-8
• Seiten: 464
• Abmessung: 128 mm x 196 mm x 34 mm
• Themen: Belletristik > Erzählende Literatur; Education, Modern & contemporary fiction (post c 1945), FICTION / Psychological, FAMILY & RELATIONSHIPS / Parenting / General, FAMILY & RELATIONSHIPS / Life Stages / School Age, Narrative theme: Social issues, Schools, Schools and pre-schools