Little Disasters: the compelling and thought-provoking new novel from the author of the Sunday Times bestseller Anatomy of a Scandal

From the bestselling author of Anatomy of a Scandal – a new thought-provoking novel exploring the complexity of motherhood and all that connects and disconnects us. 

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 432 pages
Publication date: 04 March 2021
Publisher: Simon & Schuster Ltd

The Girl on the Train by Paula Hawkins is a gripping and suspenseful novel that will keep you on the edge of your seat. You may think you know the main character, Jess, but as you delve deeper into the story, you'll discover a complex and enigmatic woman with hidden depths.

Liz, Jess's friend, has a seemingly perfect life as a stay-at-home mother of three. She possesses boundless patience, energy, and love, and she sees Jess as a kindred spirit. However, one fateful moment changes everything. Dark thoughts and carefully guarded secrets surface, and Liz is left questioning everything she thought she knew about her friend and about herself.

This novel explores the complexity of motherhood and the myriad of connections and disconnects that exist between mothers. It delves into the darker side of parenthood, raising the stakes to truly fearful levels. Sarah Vaughan's writing is masterful, as she skillfully weaves together a tense and absorbing narrative that will have parents, in fact, all readers, turning the pages deep into the night.

Little Disasters by Cara Hunter is another thought-provoking novel that takes on a topical and emotive issue. Like Anatomy of a Scandal, it explores the blame game that is often associated with early parenthood. Hunter handles the subject with the same skill and command that Vaughan displayed in that earlier novel, creating characters whose pain and fear are all too real.

Those People by Louise Candlish is a novel that delves into the complexities of modern relationships. It follows a group of friends who are navigating the challenges of adulthood, and it explores the ways in which their relationships are tested and strained. Candlish's writing is insightful and emotionally charged, and she creates characters that are relatable and memorable.

All The Rage by Heidi Perks is a novel that explores the darker impulses of motherhood. It follows a woman who is struggling to cope with the loss of her child and the emotional turmoil that follows. Perks' writing is raw and powerful, and she creates a character who is deeply flawed but ultimately redeemable.

Overall, these novels by Sarah Vaughan, Cara Hunter, Louise Candlish, and Heidi Perks are all must-reads for anyone who enjoys a gripping and suspenseful story. They explore the complexities of human relationships, the darker side of parenthood, and the struggles of everyday life, and they will leave you thinking long after you've finished the last page.

Weight: 302g
Dimension: 130 x 198 x 32 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781471165061