The Gifted School: 'Snapping with tension' Shari Lapena
Oct 2019 · Hachette UK
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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
'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
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About the author
Bruce 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.
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