Bøger af Emma Cline

The Guest, a captivating novel by the renowned author Emma Cline, is a must-read for any book enthusiast. Published in 2023 by Random House UK Ltd, this book is a brilliant addition to the literary world. The Guest is a mesmerizing exploration of the human condition, offering a unique perspective that only Emma Cline can provide. This English language book is a testament to Cline's literary prowess and her ability to weave complex narratives that resonate with readers. So, if you're looking for a book that will keep you engrossed from start to finish, The Guest by Emma Cline, published by Random House UK Ltd in 2023, is the perfect choice for you.

THE INSTANT BESTSELLER *; An indelible portrait of girls, the women they become, and that moment in life when everything can go horribly wrong NAMED ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR BY The Washington Post *; NPR *; The Guardian *; Entertainment Weekly *; San Francisco Chronicle *; Financial Times *; Esquire *; Newsweek *; Vogue *; Glamour *; People *; The Huffington Post *; Elle *; Harper's Bazaar *; Time Out *; BookPage *; Publishers Weekly *; Slate Northern California, during the violent end of the 1960s. At the start of summer, a lonely and thoughtful teenager, Evie Boyd, sees a group of girls in the park, and is immediately caught by their freedom, their careless dress, their dangerous aura of abandon. Soon, Evie is in thrall to Suzanne, a mesmerizing older girl, and is drawn into the circle of a soon-to-be infamous cult and the man who is its charismatic leader. Hidden in the hills, their sprawling ranch is eerie and run down, but to Evie, it is exotic, thrilling, chargeda place where she feels desperate to be accepted. As she spends more time away from her mother and the rhythms of her daily life, and as her obsession with Suzanne intensifies, Evie does not realize she is coming closer and closer to unthinkable violence.Finalist for theLos Angeles TimesBook Prize *;Finalist for the National Book Critics Circle John Leonard Award *; Shortlisted for The Center for Fiction First Novel Prize *;The New York Times Book ReviewEditors' Choice *; Emma ClineOne of Granta's Best of Young American Novelists Praise for The Girls ';Spellbinding . . . a seductive and arresting coming-of-age story.'The New York Times Book Review ';Extraordinary . . . Debut novels like this are rare, indeed.'The Washington Post ';Hypnotic.'The Wall Street Journal ';Gorgeous.'Los Angeles Times ';Savage.'The Guardian ';Astonishing.'The Boston Globe ';Superbly written.'James Wood, The New Yorker ';Intensely consuming.'Richard Ford ';A spectacular achievement.'Lucy Atkins, The Times ';Thrilling.'Jennifer Egan ';Compelling and startling.'The Economist

** The Sunday Times Top Ten Bestseller **** The New York Times Top Ten Bestseller ** The UK's best selling hardback debut novel of 2016Selected as a Book of the Year 2016 in the Evening Standard, Observer and The TimesCalifornia.

Den unge kvinde Evie drages af vildskaben og sammenholdet blandt en gruppe unge kvinder, der holder til på en ranch i de californiske bjerge. Gruppen ledes af den karismatiske Russell, som kan få pigerne til at gøre alt. Først da det er for sent, indser Evie, at det der foregår, vil få katastrofale konsekvenser.

The Guest, penned by the remarkable Emma Cline, is a riveting addition to your bookshelf. Published by Vintage Publishing in 2023, this book is a testament to Cline's literary prowess. This book's genre is not explicitly mentioned, but Cline's signature style of nuanced storytelling and rich character development shines through, making it a compelling read. The Guest takes you on a journey that is both intriguing and thought-provoking, a journey that only a writer of Cline's caliber can navigate. This book is a must-have for all literary enthusiasts looking to explore new narratives. Remember, it's Vintage Publishing that brings this gem to your hands.

"Summer is coming to a close on the East End of Long Island, and Alex is no longer welcome. A misstep at a dinner party, and the older man she's been staying with dismisses her with a ride to the train station and a ticket back to the city. With few resources and a waterlogged phone, but gifted with an ability to navigate the desires of others, Alex stays on Long Island and drifts like a ghost through the hedged lanes, gated driveways, and sun-blasted dunes of a rarified world that is, at first, closed to her. Propelled by desperation and a mutable sense of morality, she spends the week leading up to Labor Day moving from one place to the next, a cipher leaving destruction in her wake"--