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Under the Bridge
Now a Major TV Series Starring Oscar Nominee Lily Gladstone
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A haunting journalistic account of the true events surrounding the 1997 murder of fourteen-year-old Reena Virk.
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Now a major TV series starring Oscar nominee Lily Gladstone - as seen on ITV
A future true crime classic featuring an introduction by Mary Gaitskill
'Dreamy, mysterious and ultimately terrifying' — Megan Abbott, author of Dare Me
'A swift, harrowing classic' — Jenny Offill, author of Dept. of Speculation
British Columbia, 1997.
One moonlit night, fourteen-year-old Reena Virk went to join friends at a party and never returned home.
In Under the Bridge, acclaimed author Rebecca Godfrey takes us into the hidden world of the seven teenage girls - and boy - accused of a savage murder. As she follows the investigation and trials, Godfrey reveals the startling truth about the unlikely killers.
Laced with lyricism and insight, Under the Bridge is an unforgettable look at a haunting modern tragedy.
'A modern day Crime and Punishment that keeps you on the edge of your seat. A stunning book' — Gary Shteyngart, author of Lake Success
Under the Bridge is brilliant, enthralling, heart breaking and disturbing — Nadine Matheson, author of The Binding Room
'A tour-de-force of true crime reportage' — Kirkus Reviews
'Mixes novelistic suspense with a journalist's key eye for detail' — Bustle
'Hypnotic, obsessive, wonderfully transformative' — John Guare, author of Six Degrees of Separation
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Under the Bridge by Rebecca Godfrey is celebrated as a compelling blend of true crime and novelistic narrative, praised for its thrilling and disturbing portrayal of a brutal murder. Critics commend Godfrey for her vivid storytelling, combining in-depth reporting with literary flair, and for creating a gripping, heart-wrenching tale that leaves a lasting impression. The book has been aptly described as both tragic and enlightening, with an unflinching look at the dark side of adolescence and its consequences.
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ISBN: 9781399811002
Publisher: John Murray Press
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 09 November 2023
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Baskerville
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 36.0mm
Width: 134.0mm
Height: 214.0mm
Weight: 480g
Pages: 480
About the Author
Rebecca Godfrey (1967-2022) was an award-winning novelist and journalist. Her books include The Torn Skirt, finalist for the Ethel Wilson Fiction Prize, and the award-winning true-crime story Under the Bridge, adapted as a Hulu limited series starring Riley Keough as Rebecca Godfrey. Godfrey earned her MFA from Sarah Lawrence College and taught writing at Columbia University. She lived with her husband and daughter in upstate New York.
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