The Twins by Saskia Sarginson

The Twins

by Saskia Sarginson

The Richard and Judy Bestseller.

'Outstandingly good. Part-thriller, part-love story, I guarantee you will not be able to put it down' Sun

They were identical in every way
Until the unthinkable tore them apart

Isolte and Viola are twins. Inseparable as children, they've grown into very different adults: Isolte, a successful features writer for a fashion magazine with a photographer boyfriend and a flat in London, and Viola, desperately unhappy and struggling with a lifelong eating disorder.

What happened all those years ago to set the twins on such different paths to adulthood? As both women start to unravel the escalating tragedies of a half-remembered summer, terrifying secrets from the past come rushing back - and threaten to overwhelm their adult lives...

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'Convincing and compelling . . . building tension that resonates even after the novel ends' Stylist

'This book got its hooks into us and wouldn't let go. Hypnotic, with real emotional punch' Star

'Gripping' Marie Claire

'Stunning in its insight and beautifully written' Judy Finnigan

'Touching and extremely readable' Sunday Mirror

Reviewed by Linda on

5 of 5 stars

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*I received a free ARC of The Twins from Hachette Book Group via Netgalley in exchange of an honest review*

A raw and honest story about growing up and dealing with the consequences of bad teen-age choices - The Twins is written in beautiful prose, from dual points of views of the twins Viola and Issy.

This and all my other reviews are originally posted on my blog (un)Conventional Bookviews

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  • 23 January, 2014: Reviewed