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The Girls

By Emma Cline
Series: Vintage American Gothic
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The Girls by Emma Cline is a coming-of-age story set in 1960s California, unfolding through the perspective of a teenage girl who becomes captivated by a group of girls in a cult. As she becomes more involved, she navigates adolescence, exploring themes of longing, identity, and the allure of belonging to something greater. The novel explores the complexities of girlhood and the sometimes-dangerous roads taken in the search for acceptance and self-discovery.
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You might enjoy this book if you're fascinated by coming-of-age stories that delve into personal and societal complexities. Set in the tumultuous California of the late 1960s, it provides a captivating exploration of adolescence, identity, and the perilous allure of charismatic figures. Ideal for readers interested in the psychological undercurrents of cult dynamics and the search for belonging.

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Nine spine-tingling, mind-altering, and deliciously atmospheric, journey into the dark side of America with nine of its most uncanny classics.

VINTAGE CLASSICS' AMERICAN GOTHIC SERIES
Spine-tingling, mind-altering, and deliciously atmospheric, journey into the dark side of America with nine of its most uncanny classics.

A gripping and dark fictionalised account of life inside the Manson family from one of the most exciting young voices in fiction.

If you're lost, they'll find you...

Evie Boyd is fourteen and desperate to be noticed.

It's the summer of 1969 and restless, empty days stretch ahead of her. Until she sees them. The girls. Hair long and uncombed, jewellery catching the sun. And at their centre, Suzanne, black-haired and beautiful.

If not for Suzanne, she might not have gone. But, intoxicated by her and the life she promises, Evie follows the girls back to the decaying ranch where they live.

Was there a warning? A sign of what was coming? Or did Evie know already that there was no way back?

'Taut, beautiful and savage, Cline's novel demands your attention'
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The Girls by Emma Cline is often praised for its evocative prose and intricate exploration of adolescence, identity, and desire. Critics frequently highlight the novel's atmospheric depiction of the 1960s and its haunting narrative, centred on a cult reminiscent of the Manson Family. Some reviews mention its keen psychological insights and the compelling portrayal of its young protagonist's vulnerabilities. Despite some mixed opinions on pacing, the book generally receives acclaim for its captivating storytelling and thematic depth.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781784878559

Publisher: Vintage Publishing

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 07 September 2023

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Vintage Classics

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 21.0mm

Width: 128.0mm

Height: 197.0mm

Weight: 260g

Pages: 368

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About the Author

Emma Cline is the Sunday Times and New York Times bestselling author of The Girls and the story collection Daddy. The Girls was a finalist for the Center for Fiction's First Novel Prize, the National Book Critics Circle John Leonard Award, and the Los Angeles Times Book Prize. It was a New York Times Editors' Choice and was the winner of the Shirley Jackson Award. Cline's stories have been published in The New Yorker, Granta, The Paris Review and The Best American Short Stories. She received the Plimpton Prize from The Paris Review and an O'Henry Award, and was chosen as one of Granta's Best Young American Novelists.

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