The book of you by claire kendal book club discussion. Firsttime author claire kendal draws readers into a taut, compulsively readable tale of pursuit and escape. Content includes books from bestselling, midlist and debut authors. Claire kendal lives in england, where she lectures in english literature and creative writing. Running alongside the stalking is a court case where clarissa is a juror. The story begins as a stream of consciousness, written in the first person. Clarissa is becoming more and more frightened of her colleague, rafe. Beloved daughter of the late ruth rooney and hilton j. The book of you is her first novel, and will be translated into over a. Wed love you to buy this book, and hope you find this page convenient in locating a place of purchase.
Through clarissas eyes, we see the ragged nerves, sleepless nights and paranoia brought about by rafes romantic obsession. Claire was sent away by her mum and dad jennifer and richard kendall to university to become a chartered surveyor. The book of you is clarissas story of how she is stalked to the point of near breakdown. Instead of coming straight into the family firm, claire decided to make her mark with a major property company in london and after 7 years decided to transfer within that company to her base in leeds to be nearer home of course. A mesmerizing tale of psychological suspense about a woman who must fight to escape an expert manipulator determined to possess her, claire. The book of you follows clarissa as she tries to avoid, and evade the unwanted attention she is receiving from a work colleague, rafe. Jul 28, 2015 i speak to author mary claire kendal about her book oasis. The links beside each book title will take you to amazon, who i feel are the best online retailer for books where you can read more about the book, or purchase it. A terrifying psychological thriller about obsession and power, perfect for fans of gone girl and before i go to sleep. May 06, 2014 download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read the book of you. May 05, 2015 if you did not really understand the process of a woman seeking and attempting to prove up to find justice, by the end of the book, you should have a pretty good feel for it. The book of you by claire kendal a terrifying psychological thriller about obsession and power, perfect for fans of gone girl and before i go to sleep. In 20 she had an interview with m15 wanting to be a spy.
Claire teaches english literature and creative writing, and lives in the south west with her family. Masterfully constructed, filled with exquisite tension and a pervasive sense of menace, the book of you explores the lines between love and compulsion, fantasy and reality, and offers a heartstopping portrait of a woman determined to survive. Claire kendal, author of the book of you, on tour aprilmay. A mesmerizing tale of psychological suspense about a woman who must fight to escape an expert manipulator determined to possess her, claire kendals debut. Americanborn, britishadopted claire kendal has made the publishing world sit up with this, her debut novel. Conversion stories of hollywood legends, was published in 2015 and, in 2016, in spain, under the title tambien dios pasa por hollywood. She soon learned he wasnt exactly the man she thought he was. The book of you is a frighteningly intimateand accurateportrayal of stalking.
The book of you signed first edition signed, lined and dated by the author. Read the book of you, by claire kendal online on bookmate a mesmerizing tale of psychological suspense about a woman who must fight to escape an. Its realistically done that is frightening and compelling as realisation dawns that options become increasingly less available. Claire teaches english literature and creative writing, and lives in englands south west region with her family. Apr 03, 2014 the book of you follows clarissa as she tries to avoid, and evade the unwanted attention she is receiving from a work colleague, rafe. All you have to do is read elizabeth kendalls 1981. The book of you is her first novel, and it will be translated. Claire kendal was born in america and educated in england, where she has spent all her adult life. A site dedicated to book lovers providing a forum to discover and share commentary about the books and authors they enjoy. The book of you by claire kendal read online on bookmate. May 05, 2015 like the bestselling novels of gillian flynn and s. Ted bundy was a real person, and his crimes were monstrous.
I speak to author mary claire kendal about her book oasis. Opinions expressed by forbes contributors are their own. Voices of the authors mary claire kendal at the catholic. A terrifying psychological thriller about obsession and power, perfect for fans of gone girl and before i.
Buy the book of you by claire kendal from waterstones today. April 29, 2014 the victim of a relentless stalker looks for a way out in kendals debut novel. This intense book is just as much a horror as a thriller. From hood feminism by mikki kendall to wow, no thank you by samantha irby. Claire kendal was born in america and educated in england, where she has spent all of her adult life. The book of you by claire kendal paperback harpercollins. To arrange an interview with mary claire kendall, or to inquire about a book signing, please send your request via the contact page. Watson, the book of you an utterly original fiction debut is a sophisticated psychological thriller that will haunt you long after it reaches its terrifying, breathtaking conclusion. The book of you claire kendal december 29, 2014 books books claire kendal crime and thriller december 2014 a frightening and intense tale of claustrophobic fear that grips so hard you cant put it down. What to read this month the four very best books of the month the mustread books of the. Is the protagonist of this novel living in a dark fairy tale. Claire ruth kendall in san francisco on july 27, 20, a native san franciscan at age of 91, passed away peacefully in her home. She didnt pass the interview so went to work at a hospital. The book of you is her first novel, and will be translated into over a dozen languages.
You can see the stops for the rest of the book tour and what other readers thought about the book here. Claire kendals extraordinary debut will haunt readers long after it reaches its terrifying. If you d like to stick with the theme, enduring love by ian mcewan also comes from a different angle and is also highly recommended. The good news is she lives thru it but i would have enjoyed the ending if the author had changed the interaction of a major male character in the end. The author wastes no time diving into this story and from chapter one the readers are acutely aware that clarissa is the victim of an extreme stalker. Click and collect from your local waterstones or get free uk delivery on orders over. Mary claire kendall is a washingtonbased writer and producer with a special focus on hollywood. Conversion stories of hollywood legends at the catholic marketing trade show. May 10, 20 loving gatsby all about living fitzgerald. Ive come all the way from vermont and i wanted to see what you did to my grandfathers book. Claire kendal s extraordinary debut will haunt readers long after it reaches its terrifying, breathtaking conclusion. Free shipping and pickup in store on eligible orders. Jul 28, 2019 what the heck has happened to holly lawrence.
Her first novel, the book of you, was translated into more than twenty languages. Shop amongst our popular books, including, the book of you, i spy and more from claire kendal. Heres everything you need to know about the book that inspired the upcoming ted bundy movie. Conversion stories of hollywood legends, was published in 2015. Claire kendall obituary daly city, ca san francisco.
Please note that as an amazon associate, i earn money from qualifying purchases. A frightening and intense tale of claustrophobic fear that grips so hard you cant put it down. Mary claire kendall wellesley college washington d. May 03, 2019 all you have to do is read elizabeth kendalls 1981 memoir. The book of you is her first novel, and it will be translated into over twenty languages. They fell fast for each other and moved in together a few months later.
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