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
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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
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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' OBSERVERHow 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 YORKERCritic Reviews
“More than a touch of Liane Moriarty's Big Little Lies - ObserverSnapping with tension - Shari LapenaWise and addictive - New York TimesTimely and relevant - Oprahmag.comExposes 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
Snapping with tension - Shari LapenaWise and addictive - New York TimesTimely and relevant - Oprahmag.comExposes how easily a mix of good intentions, self-delusions, and minor sins can escalate - The New YorkerAbout 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.
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
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