Take Me Apart

Name: Take Me Apart
Brand: Penguin Random House NZ
SKU: 9781922330673
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By Sara Sligar

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Take Me Apart by Sara Sligar is a gripping crime and thriller novel that follows a disgraced journalist named Kate who becomes an archivist for a reclusive artist. As she delves deeper into the artist's chaotic past, Kate stumbles upon a web of secrets and lies, leading to a tense struggle between uncovering the truth and confronting her own dark history. The narrative weaves suspense and psychological tension, keeping readers on edge while exploring themes of art, obsession, and the power of perception.
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You might enjoy this book if you're captivated by psychological thrillers that delve into the complexities of human relationships and the secrets people keep. It weaves a tense narrative through an art historian's quest to uncover the truth behind a mysterious photographer's life, perfect for those who appreciate a blend of suspense and character depth.

Take Me Apart

A spellbinding novel of psychological suspense that follows a young archivist’s obsession with her subject’s mysterious death as it threatens to destroy her fragile grasp on sanity

A spellbinding novel of psychological suspense that follows a young archivist's obsession with her subject's mysterious death as it threatens to destroy her fragile grasp on sanity.

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Take Me Apart is an Indie Next Pick for May 2020 and has been featured as one of the 'Most Anticipated Crime Books of 2020' by CrimeReads. It also appears on several lists, including '10 Most Anticipated Horror/Thrillers of 2020' by Bustle, '24 Most Anticipated Mysteries/Thrillers of 2020' by GoodReads, and 'Most Anticipated: The Great First-Half of 2020 Preview' by The Millions.

The book has been recognised by Electric Lit as one of the '20 Most Anticipated Debuts of Early 2020', and LitHub included it in their 'Most Anticipated Books of 2020'. GoodReads selected it for '21 Debut Authors to Discover Now', and it was one of Alma’s 'Favourite Books for Spring 2020' as mentioned by Hey Alma. Furthermore, it was listed as a '2020 Title to Watch' by Library Journal.

Journalist Kate Aitken leaves New York for a fresh start in California and a new job: working as an archivist for the estate of the famed photographer Miranda Brand, who died under mysterious circumstances some decades earlier. Miranda’s son, Theo, has returned to the family home after his father’s death and needs Kate to organise his mother’s work alongside the chaos of her personal effects.

As Kate delves deeper into the material, a picture begins to form of a vibrant artist struggling beneath the weight of ambition, motherhood, and marriage. However, Kate harbours secrets of her own, including a burgeoning attraction to the enigmatic Theo. Her curiosity intensifies dangerously upon discovering Miranda’s diary.

Take Me Apart is a darkly seductive tale of two magnetic women trapped by secrets and lies. It offers a chilling, thought-provoking exploration of art, illness, and power from a spellbinding new voice in psychological suspense.

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Take Me Apart by Sara Sligar is admired for its dark, complex, and thoughtful narrative, blending elements of mystery, mental illness, and feminist critique. Critics appreciate its exploration of the societal constraints on women, offering a suspenseful and emotionally raw experience. The book's portrayal of the art world, combined with a riveting mystery, captivates readers through its sophisticated style and engaging character dynamics.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781922330673

Publisher: Text Publishing

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 01 December 2020

Country: Australia

Imprint: The Text Publishing Company

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 153.0mm

Height: 234.0mm

Weight: 0g

Pages: 368

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About the Author

Sara Sligar is an author and academic based in Los Angeles, where she teaches English and creative writing as a postdoctoral fellow at the University of Southern California. She holds a PhD in English from the University of Pennsylvania and a master’s in History from the University of Cambridge. Her writing has been published in McSweeney’s, Quartz, The Hairpin and other outlets. Take Me Apart is her first novel.