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Kids Run the Show

The new novel from the author of No and Me
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Kids Run the Show by Delphine de Vigan weaves a suspenseful narrative where children unexpectedly take charge in a small community, turning the social order upside down. As they navigate this newfound power, secrets are unearthed, creating tension that tests the boundaries of family and community bonds. With a blend of psychological intrigue and mystery, the book delves into the complexities of power dynamics and hidden truths.
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This book may appeal to you if you're intrigued by gripping narratives where children are unexpectedly thrust into unsettling adult worlds. It offers a blend of psychological suspense and a dive into the complexities of family dynamics, making it a compelling read for those who enjoy exploring the darker spectrums of human behaviour.

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Kids Run the Show

A cautionary tale for a world in which social media has shattered the boundaries of intimacy

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"A thrilling story about children exposed to social media by their parents from a young age." - La Croix

"Delphine de Vigan plunges her reader into the fascinating and brutal world of influencers." - Le Figaro

"A captivating thriller reminiscent of The Truman Show." - ELLE

The first time that Melanie met Clara, Melanie was stunned by Clara's sense of authority, and Clara was struck by Melanie's pink, glittery nails, which shimmered in the dark. "She looks like a child," thought the first. "She looks like a doll," pondered the second.

These two women, both of the same generation and exposed to the same media throughout their lives, could not be more different in adulthood. Melanie is a social media superstar, broadcasting her children's daily lives on a family YouTube channel. Clara is a young police officer, assigned to the case after Melanie's daughter Kimmy is abducted.

Traversing the Big Brother generation, the social media influencer generation, and right up to the 2030s, Delphine de Vigan offers a bone-chilling expose of a world where everything is broadcasted and profited from, even family happiness.

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Kids Run the Show by Delphine de Vigan delves into the intense world of young social media influencers, exploring the effects of exposure from an early age. The novel is described as both thrilling and captivating, drawing comparisons to The Truman Show for its fascinating take on modern fame and its implications.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781787704893

Publisher: Europa Editions (UK) Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 09 November 2023

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Europa Editions (UK) Ltd

Contributors:

  • Translated by Alison Anderson
  • Translated by Alison Anderson
  • Translated by Alison Anderson
  • Translated by Alison Anderson

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 135.0mm

Height: 210.0mm

Weight: 0g

Pages: 272

About the Author

Delphine de Vigan has published several novels, a number of which were nominated and won major literary prizes in France, including the Prix Goncourt, Prix Goncourt des lycΓ©ens, Prix Renaudot, Prix de Libraires, Prix du roman Fnac and Gran prix de lectrices de Elle. She is the author of No and Me. She lives in Paris. Alison Anderson’s translations for Europa Editions include novels by SΓ©lim Nassib, AmΓ©lie Nothomb, and Eric-Emmanuel Schmitt. She has translated all of Muriel Barbery’s books, including the international bestseller, The Elegance of the Hedgehog.

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