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The Unknown Bridesmaid
The Unknown Bridesmaid | Margaret Forster
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Margaret Forster's twenty-sixth work of fiction is a subtle, psychologically probing of personal history, guilt, and redemption. Julia, a troubled and isolated child with few friends, is tormented by the irreperable damage she believes she has caused her family during a seemingly innocuous outing with her cousin's newborn hild. Haunted by guilt and anxiety, she becomes a child psychologst and, later, a magistrate. Yet as The Guardian notes, "It's a gripping read without being a thriller because we are drawn ineluctably into something darker that we sense is always floating just beneath the surface of what Julia chooses to tell us." Executed with razor-sharp control and remarkable confidence, Forster's novel is a powerful case study on the consequences of self-deception and the unforeseen effects it can have on he rest of our lives.
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Gleefulreader
The Unknown Bridesmaid | Margaret Forster
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Another Europa Editions, and I continue to be impressed by the titles they publish. This book offered no easy answers or resolution, but rather was a look at the impact of childhood secrets, trauma and disruption. Without offering excuses it examines the impact on children of responsibility and feeling beholden to others, and how that can result in undesirable behaviour and the accompanying guilt. Lots to think about here. #europacollective

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HardcoverHarlot
The Unknown Bridesmaid | Margaret Forster
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A fairly quick read. Lots of weird family dynamics, child psychology, family drama, and jumps between the past and the present. I thoroughly enjoyed this and recommend it!

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#24in48 intro survey:
Where in the world are you reading from this weekend? Clive, IA
Have you done the 24in48 readathon before? Nope, first time!
Where did you hear about the readathon, if it is your first? Litsy, of course!
What book are you most excited about reading this weekend? Not sure yet, too many good ones on my list!
Tell us something about yourself. I'm a librarian who loves owls!
Remind us where to find you online this weekend. Litsy!

emilyesears Good luck!! 8y
tpixie Nice! 8y
ReadingRailroader I'm an Ames, IA reader! (But I'm in Cleveland on vacation this weekend) 8y
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HardcoverHarlot
The Unknown Bridesmaid | Margaret Forster
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Just moved downstairs to cuddle with Cooper while continuing to read. My bassets (Cooper and Holly) make great reading partners. #24in48

ErickaS_Flyleafunfurled Mine too! I just got my "Good morning!" howl when I came downstairs to make coffee. Cooper is adorable! 8y
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HardcoverHarlot
The Unknown Bridesmaid | Margaret Forster
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Up first for #24in48 is one that I started yesterday (I couldn't wait!!). I've been looking forward to this one for awhile, and so far it has not disappointed. Pretty soon I'll get out of bed to get some coffee, and then I'll fill out the intro survey. Good morning to everyone participating in the readathon this weekend!

ReadingEnvy I could just buy every book from Europa. They're so nice! 8y
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Misplaced guilt, past and the present realities all mixed up, historical/childhood trauma. I really liked it!

shawnmooney Sounds totally up my alley! 8y
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