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Scissors, Paper, Stone

By Elizabeth Day
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Scissors, Paper, Stone by Elizabeth Day is a poignant exploration of family dynamics and hidden truths. The novel delves into the complexities of a seemingly perfect family as long-buried secrets and past traumas begin to surface. Through intricate character development, the narrative reveals how past events impact the present relationships of the family members.
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You might enjoy this book if you appreciate stories that delve into the complexities of family dynamics and buried secrets. The narrative skilfully navigates through the layers of one family's past, offering a thought-provoking exploration of identity and memory. It's an engaging read for those who enjoy deep character studies and emotional depth in general fiction.

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A frank and beautiful story of damage, survival and restoration from an exhilarating literary voice.

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A frank and beautiful story of damage, survival and restoration from an exhilarating literary voice.

As Charles Redfern lies motionless in hospital, his wife Anne and daughter Charlotte are forced to confront their relationships with him – and with each other. Anne, once beautiful and clever, has paled in the shadow of her husband's dominance. Charlotte, meanwhile, is battling with her own inner darkness and is desperate to prevent her relationship with her not-yet-divorced lover from disintegrating.

As the full truth of Charles's hold over them is brought to light, both women must reconcile themselves with the choices they have made, the secrets they have kept, and the uncertain future that now lies ahead of them.

Scissors, Paper, Stone captures these emotional battles, bringing to life an unforgettable tale of familial bonds and personal growth.

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Reviews of Scissors, Paper, Stone praise its tense and believable portrayal of complex relationships, notably between two women. It has been described as moving and disturbingly real, highlighting Elizabeth Day's ability to handle dark subjects with subtlety. The narrative explores themes of love and its destructive potential, making it a convincing and brave debut.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780008221775

Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 05 April 2018

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Fourth Estate Ltd

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 16.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 180g

Pages: 256

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About the Author

Elizabeth Day is the author of four novels and Sunday Times bestelling memoir, How to Fail. Her acclaimed debut Scissors, Paper, Stone won a Betty Trask Award and Home Fires was an Observer book of the year. Her third, Paradise City, was named one of the best novels of 2015 in the Evening Standard, and The Party was an Amazon bestseller and a Richard & Judy bookclub pick. She is also an award-winning journalist and has written extensively for The Times, the Telegraph, the Guardian, the Observer, Harper's Bazaar and Elle. She is currently a columnist for the Mail on Sunday's You magazine and host of the iTunes chart-topping podcast, How To Fail With Elizabeth Day.

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