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Before I Go To Sleep

By S. J. Watson
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Before I Go To Sleep by S. J. Watson is a gripping psychological thriller centred around Christine, who suffers from a rare form of amnesia. Each day, she wakes up with no memories of her past, relying on a journal she keeps that reveals unsettling truths about her life. As she pieces together her fragmented memories, she begins to question those closest to her, leading to a compelling and tense narrative.
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You might find this book intriguing if you enjoy gripping psychological thrillers with unexpected twists. It's ideal for readers captivated by stories of memory loss, suspense, and the search for truth. The narrative unravels a mysterious and tense plot, perfect for those who love a page-turner with deep emotional and psychological dimensions.

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Christine wakes in a strange bed beside a man she does not recognise. In the bathroom, she finds a photograph of him taped to the mirror, and beneath it the words Your husband.

Each day, Christine wakes knowing nothing of her life. Each night, her mind erases the day. But before she goes to sleep, she will recover fragments from her past, flashbacks to the accident that damaged her, and then—mercifully—she will forget.

Chilling, exquisitely crafted, and compulsively readable, S. J. Watson's debut novel, Before I Go to Sleep, is a psychological thriller of the highest order. It asks primary questions: Are there things best not remembered? Who are we if we do not know our own history? How do we love without memory?

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Before I Go To Sleep is praised for its exceptional suspense and ability to keep readers on edge, creating a lasting impact well after finishing the book. It's celebrated as an outstanding debut novel, intertwining an intriguing exploration of a neurological condition with an engaging and thrilling narrative.

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ISBN: 9781921758980

Publisher: Text Publishing

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 14 December 2011

Country: Australia

Imprint: The Text Publishing Company

Edition: New edition

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 26.0mm

Width: 128.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 325g

Pages: 368

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