Reptile Memoirs

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A twisted, cold-blooded thriller

By Silje Ulstein

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Summary

Reptile Memoirs by Silje Ulstein intertwines the dark and riveting stories of two seemingly unconnected families. When a young girl goes missing, the narrative dives deep into unsettling secrets and hidden pasts. The tension builds as complexities unfold, drawing the reader into a chilling exploration of identity and obsession.
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Format: Paperback / softback

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This book may appeal to you if you enjoy gripping psychological thrillers with multiple perspectives and unexpected twists. Set against the backdrop of Norway, the narrative intricately weaves human emotions with dark mysteries, offering a fresh take on crime fiction that keeps you guessing until the end.

Reptile Memoirs

A brilliantly twisty and unusual literary thriller for fans of Gillian Flynn, Jo Nesbo, Kate Atkinson and Tana French, which asks the question: Can you ever really shed your skin?

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Dark, disturbing and deliciously twisty, Reptile Memoirs is a biting and brilliant exploration of the cold-bloodedness of humanity - perfect for fans of Gillian Flynn, Jo Nesbo and Tana French.

What readers are saying about Reptile Memoirs:

'Truly unusual and terrifying'
'Dark, heart-wrenching and creepy'
'Graphic'
'Dark, challenging and unforgettable'
'Chilling'
'Not for the faint-hearted'
'Unique, dark and disturbing, gripping and very, very clever'

Late one night, Liv sees a TV nature show and finds herself compelled to buy a pet snake. As she bonds with her new Burmese python, she is unaware how much he takes in with his cold, impassive eyes. He watches.

Thirteen years later, Mariam Lind goes on a shopping trip with her eleven-year-old daughter, Iben. Following an argument, Mariam storms off, expecting her young daughter to make her own way home... but she never does. Detective Roe Olsvik is assigned to the case of Iben's disappearance. As he interrogates Mariam, he instantly suspects her - but his response to the situation seems unusually personal...

A biting and constantly shifting tale of family secrets, rebirth and the legacy of trauma, Reptile Memoirs asks the question: Can you ever really shed your skin?

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This gripping and astonishing crime thriller debut by Silje Ulstein has been widely lauded for its jaw-dropping twists and remarkable storytelling. Critics have praised it as daringly original and an intensely immersive read, commending its intricate plot and deep psychological insight. The book is noted for its chilling, hypnotic narrative and genre-defying exploration of obsession and identity.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781611854398

Publisher: Grove Press / Atlantic Monthly Press

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 02 March 2023

Country: United States

Imprint: Grove Press / Atlantic Monthly Press

Edition: Main

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 27.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 322g

Pages: 464

Collections

Crime & Thriller Fiction General Fiction Literary Fiction Psychological Thriller Silje Ulstein

About the Author

Silje Ulstein has a masters degree in Literature from the University of Oslo and studied creative writing at the Bergen Writing Academy. Her debut novel Reptile Memoirs was a bestseller in Norway. She lives in Oslo.
Alison McCullough is a Norwegian to English translator and writer. She was awarded a National Centre for Writing Emerging Translator Mentorship in 2017. She lives in Stavanger, Norway.