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The Things We Do to Our Friends

By: Heather Darwent
Narrated by: Kristin Atherton
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Brought to you by Penguin.

You'd die for them.

They'd kill for you...

What is the cost of an extraordinary life if others have to pay?

Clare arrives at the University of Edinburgh with a secret. This is her chance for a blank slate—to finally become who she was meant to be.

And then she meets Tabitha.

Tabitha is charismatic, beautiful and intimidatingly rich. Soon Clare is sucked into her enigmatic circle of friends and their dizzying world of champagne on rooftops and summers in France.

Her new life has begun.

Then Tabitha reveals the little project they're working on, a project they need Clare's help with. And Clare can't say no.

Because they know what she did...

An intoxicating feminist pause-resister with shades of The Secret History and Promising Young Woman, this novel will take you on a journey from Edinburgh's dazzling spires to the dripping staircases and dark alleyways of its underbelly.

©2023 Heather Darwent (P)2023 Penguin Audio Genre Fiction Psychological Suspense Thriller & Suspense Fiction Exciting Scary

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Critic reviews

"One of the best suspense debuts I've read . . . startlingly lovely, like a fine, dark silk shivering on your skin." (Julia Heaberlin, We Are All the Same in the Dark)

"A brilliantly unsettling and memorable protagonist." (Rosemary Hennigan)

"Sinister, compelling, utterly spellbinding. I couldn't put it down!" (Vikki Patis, Girl, Lost)
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I chose this book because I like Kristen’s narration after listening to the Good Girls Guide to murder books, and I wasn’t disappointed with the story telling. I was let down by the story. At no point did the author successfully make me care for any of the characters, nor was I interested in their future. None of them were likeable in the slightest. Failed at making me see the fascination with Tabitha… literally did not get it. It wasn’t gripping at all, i was counting down the hours to finish it (I never DNF) and I’m glad it’s over. Avoid.

Meh

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Nonsense really. I tried to get into it but Couldn’t be bothered with any of them or story. Narrator did well with weak material.

Drivel

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What a treat. An intriguing and dark premise revealed in a skilful and entertaining way. It is intelligent but accessible. I’m looking forward to more from this author. Excellent choice of narrator who handled a range of accents and voices impressively.

Deliciously dark

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What a great story. Pulled me right in and kept me guessing. Well written. Bravo!

Fantastic! Creepy.

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Loved this audiobook. Have listened to so many recently that I just lose interest in and have to listen on a faster speed. Not so with this.
Excellent and original story with well drawn characters and an underlying darkness. The characters are not especially likeable but I think this is exactly the point and the way they interact and develop as individuals and friends is well written. The narration is also excellent. Highly recommended.

Gripping and interesting

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