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Our Little Cruelties

By Liz Nugent
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Our Little Cruelties by Liz Nugent is a gripping tale of sibling rivalry among three brothers, each harbouring secrets and resentment from their past. As the story unfolds, it paints a dark portrait of family dysfunction, revealing the layers of betrayal and deceit that lead to a tragic consequence. It's a compelling psychological thriller that delves into the complexities of familial relationships.
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You might enjoy this gripping crime and thriller story if you're drawn to dark family dramas filled with secrets and betrayals. This tale of three brothers unravelling a tangled web of envy and power dynamics will keep you on the edge of your seat as you dive into the complexities of human relationships and the unexpected twists that drive them.

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Liz Nugent has a gift for filling us with a terrible fascination for truly horrible people - Val McDermid

Three brothers are at the funeral. One lies in the coffin.

Will, Brian, and Luke grow up competing for their mother's unequal love. As men, the competition continues — for status, money, fame, women...

They each betray each other, over and over, until one of them is dead.

But which brother killed him?

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Our Little Cruelties by Liz Nugent has been praised for its masterful storytelling, vivid characterisation, and darkly compelling plot. Reviews highlight Nugent's ability to delve into the complexities of a dysfunctional family and the quiet brutalities of sibling rivalry. The novel is described as addictive, with a narrative that is both thrilling and intricately structured, keeping readers gripped till the end.

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ISBN: 9780241979747

Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 21 January 2021

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Penguin Books Ltd

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 23.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 266g

Pages: 384

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About the Author

Before becoming a full-time writer, Liz Nugent worked in film, theatre and television. Her five novels - Unravelling Oliver, Lying in Wait, Skin Deep, Our Little Cruelties and Strange Sally Diamond - have each been Number One bestsellers and she has won four Irish Book Awards, as well as the James Joyce Medal for Literature. She lives in Dublin.

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