Book Review - Beneath the skin - (28/12/17)
Book Review
Beneath the Skin
By Caroline England
Book Information
Pages : 362
Publication Day - 5/10/17
No-one remembers your past. But you do.
‘Antonia, Antonia. My name is Antonia.’
It’s been her name for many years. But sometimes, like tonight, she forgets.
Antonia has a secret. A secret so dark and so deep that she can barely admit it to herself. Instead, she treats herself to Friday night sessions of self-harm while her husband David is at the pub, and her best friend Sophie is drinking too much wine a few doors down.
Nobody close to her knows the truth about what the teenage Antonia saw all those years ago. No-one, that is, except her mother. But Candy is in a care home now, her mind too addled to remember the truth. Antonia is safe. Isn’t she?
The lies start small. They always do. But when the tightly woven story you’ve told yourself begins to unravel, the truth threatens to come to the surface. And then what’s going to happen?
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My Review
4☆ Gripping read
Beneath the skin is a book about the behaviour of a group of friends , four couples How they relate to each other, How they come across as best friends but are willing to stab each other in the back to protect themselves. Its about betrayal, secrets, lies, family, friendship, abuse.
I just want to mention that this book is more of a psychological drama than a thriller. But don't let that put you off it still weaves a fab story of twists and turns to keep you on your toes!
This is Caroline's debut novel and I think she done a really good job!
The characters were well thought out. I didn't like any of them. But i think that was the point. They are mostly conceited and self obsessed.
Hats off to Caroline for writing about alcoholism, self harming, deceit with sensitivity but enough punch to make an impact.
Beneath the skin is a slower paced read. There are many twists and turns and characters that you really do need time to process all the writing so you can fully immerse yourself into the story.
Don't give up on the amount of characters? Yes it is a lil confusing but they do eventually all click into place.
It's most definitely a character driven. So take your time to absorb.
Overall a great read, that I would recommend if you have plenty of time on your hands, as this is one you need sink in, if your looking for a psychological drama with enough twists to keep you reading more! If your looking for a book that has complex characters, full of drama and intrigue! Then this is the read for you!
Beneath the skin is a book about the behaviour of a group of friends , four couples How they relate to each other, How they come across as best friends but are willing to stab each other in the back to protect themselves. Its about betrayal, secrets, lies, family, friendship, abuse.
I just want to mention that this book is more of a psychological drama than a thriller. But don't let that put you off it still weaves a fab story of twists and turns to keep you on your toes!
This is Caroline's debut novel and I think she done a really good job!
The characters were well thought out. I didn't like any of them. But i think that was the point. They are mostly conceited and self obsessed.
Hats off to Caroline for writing about alcoholism, self harming, deceit with sensitivity but enough punch to make an impact.
Beneath the skin is a slower paced read. There are many twists and turns and characters that you really do need time to process all the writing so you can fully immerse yourself into the story.
Don't give up on the amount of characters? Yes it is a lil confusing but they do eventually all click into place.
It's most definitely a character driven. So take your time to absorb.
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Author Bio
Born Yorkshire lass, Caroline studied Law at the University of Manchester and stayed over the border. Caroline was a divorce and professional indemnity lawyer and instigated her jottings when she deserted the law to bring up her three lovely daughters. In addition to the publication of her short story collection, Watching Horsepats Feed the Roses by ACHUKAbooks, Caroline has had short stories and poems published in a variety of literary publications and anthologies. She was shortlisted for the Impress Prize 2015, in the Pulp Idol 2016 finals and long listed for the UK Novel Writing Competition 2017.
Her debut novel, Beneath the Skin, was published by Avon HarperCollins on 5 October 2017. Her second novel My Husband's Lies will be published by Avon HarperCollins on 3 May 2018
Her debut novel, Beneath the Skin, was published by Avon HarperCollins on 5 October 2017. Her second novel My Husband's Lies will be published by Avon HarperCollins on 3 May 2018
Twitter - @CazEngland
Author Blog - http://carolineenglandauthor.co.uk/
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