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THE INSTANT BESTSELLER ? An indelible portrait of girls, the women they become, and that moment in life when everything can go horribly wrongONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR: 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, SlateNorthern 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 soontobe 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 the Los Angeles Times Book 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 Review Editors? Choice ? Emma ClineOne of Granta?s Best of Young American NovelistsPraise for The Girls?Spellbinding . . . a seductive and arresting comingofage 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
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- Q: What is the genre of 'The Girls: A Novel'? A: 'The Girls: A Novel' is a work of fiction that falls under the category of literary fiction and coming-of-age narratives.
- Q: Who is the author of 'The Girls'? A: The author of 'The Girls' is Emma Cline, known for her evocative storytelling and character-driven narratives.
- Q: What is the page count of 'The Girls'? A: 'The Girls: A Novel' has a total of 384 pages.
- Q: When was 'The Girls' published? A: 'The Girls: A Novel' was published on May 9, 2017.
- Q: What is the binding type of this book? A: 'The Girls: A Novel' is available in paperback binding.
- Q: Is 'The Girls' suitable for young adult readers? A: 'The Girls' contains mature themes and is generally recommended for adult readers due to its complex subject matter.
- Q: What themes are explored in 'The Girls'? A: 'The Girls' explores themes of adolescence, obsession, identity, and the impact of cult dynamics on young lives.
- Q: Has 'The Girls' received any awards or recognition? A: 'The Girls' has been a finalist for several awards, including the Los Angeles Times Book Prize and the National Book Critics Circle John Leonard Award.
- Q: What are some notable reviews of 'The Girls'? A: The book has received praise from various publications, including being described as 'spellbinding' by The New York Times and 'extraordinary' by The Washington Post.
- Q: Is there a specific audience that would enjoy 'The Girls'? A: 'The Girls' appeals to readers who appreciate character-driven stories and literary fiction that delves into the complexities of human relationships.