The Herd
The unputdownable, thought-provoking must-read Richard & Judy book club pick
Published on 3. February 2022
352 pages
978-1-4735-9209-4 (ISBN)
Description
THE NUMBER ONE BESTSELLER
'It is hard to imagine a more timely novel. A fascinating exploration of all sides of a particularly knotty, politicized issue.' Jodi Picoult
'A knock-out twist' Gillian McAllister
'Will have book clubs across the country in hot debate! Brilliant.' Clare Mackintosh
****
Two best friends
Elizabeth and Bryony are polar opposites but their unexpected friendship has always worked. They're the best of friends, and godmothers to each other's daughters - because they both trust that the safety of their children is their top priority.
One little secret
Little do they know that they differ radically over one very important issue. And when Bryony, afraid of being judged, tells what is supposed to be a harmless white lie before a child's birthday party, the consequences are more catastrophic than either of them could ever have imagined.
Every parent's worst nightmare . . .
'Compelling and nuanced. A hugely impressive page-turner' Ashley Audrain
PRIVATE LIVES, the new and highly addictive novel by the Richard and Judy Book Club author is out now*
****
'Really beautifully written, compassionately told and incredibly thought provoking. A truly immersive telling of both sides of a story' Susan Lewis
'Insightful, compassionate and nuanced. The Herd is so good.' Louise O'Neill
'A genuine rollercoaster that asks big moral questions with beautifully drawn characters.' Sharon Horgan, co-creator of CATASTROPHE
Here's what readers are saying about The Herd:
'A timely and dramatic novel showing both sides of an ongoing debate. Loved this read!' ? ? ? ? ?
'Such a genuine tale with such high stakes emotion and sensitivity' ? ? ? ? ?
'A fantastic, thought-provoking and gripping book which would make a cracking book club read' ? ? ? ? ?
'A complex, layered, wholly character-driven look at a complicated and controversial subject' *? ? ? ? ?
Richard and Judy Book Club Pick, Autumn 2022
'It is hard to imagine a more timely novel. A fascinating exploration of all sides of a particularly knotty, politicized issue.' Jodi Picoult
'A knock-out twist' Gillian McAllister
'Will have book clubs across the country in hot debate! Brilliant.' Clare Mackintosh
****
Two best friends
Elizabeth and Bryony are polar opposites but their unexpected friendship has always worked. They're the best of friends, and godmothers to each other's daughters - because they both trust that the safety of their children is their top priority.
One little secret
Little do they know that they differ radically over one very important issue. And when Bryony, afraid of being judged, tells what is supposed to be a harmless white lie before a child's birthday party, the consequences are more catastrophic than either of them could ever have imagined.
Every parent's worst nightmare . . .
'Compelling and nuanced. A hugely impressive page-turner' Ashley Audrain
PRIVATE LIVES, the new and highly addictive novel by the Richard and Judy Book Club author is out now*
****
'Really beautifully written, compassionately told and incredibly thought provoking. A truly immersive telling of both sides of a story' Susan Lewis
'Insightful, compassionate and nuanced. The Herd is so good.' Louise O'Neill
'A genuine rollercoaster that asks big moral questions with beautifully drawn characters.' Sharon Horgan, co-creator of CATASTROPHE
Here's what readers are saying about The Herd:
'A timely and dramatic novel showing both sides of an ongoing debate. Loved this read!' ? ? ? ? ?
'Such a genuine tale with such high stakes emotion and sensitivity' ? ? ? ? ?
'A fantastic, thought-provoking and gripping book which would make a cracking book club read' ? ? ? ? ?
'A complex, layered, wholly character-driven look at a complicated and controversial subject' *? ? ? ? ?
Richard and Judy Book Club Pick, Autumn 2022
Reviews / Votes
It is hard to imagine a more timely novel. A fascinating exploration of all sides of a particularly knotty, politicized issue * Jodi Picoult, NYT bestselling author of WISH YOU WERE HERE * Controversial, addictive and clever, and the characters are so multi-layered and complex they are wholly believable. * Woman & Home * Wow! What an incredible book, and so timely. I was riveted! Really beautifully written, compassionately told and incredibly thought provoking. A truly immersive telling of both sides of a story. * Susan Lewis * Fans of Liane Moriarty will love it! * Stella * Will have book clubs across the country in hot debate! Brilliant. * Clare Mackintosh * Echoes of The Slap * Stylist * Smart, empathetic and with a knock-out twist. * Gillian McAllister * A must-read about how our individual choices can directly affect those around us. * Cosmopolitan * I loved this book. It put me through the emotional wringer. A genuine rollercoaster that asks big moral questions with beautifully drawn characters who left me in tears but also full of hope * Sharon Horgan * A timely novel, we were completely gripped * Closer *More details
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Transworld Publishers Ltd
File size
2,55 MB
ISBN-13
978-1-4735-9209-4 (9781473592094)
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After studying at Edinburgh University, Emily Edwards worked for a think tank in New York before returning to London where she worked as a support worker for vulnerable women at a large charity. She now lives in Lewes, East Sussex with her endlessly patient husband and her two endlessly energetic young sons. Her previous novel, The Herd, was a number one bestseller.
