THE BREATHTAKING RICHARD & JUDY BOOK CLUB SELECTION, SUNDAY TIMES AND INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLER ABOUT OBSESSION WITH A SHOCKING TWIST . . . 'Utterly addictive' PAULA HAWKINS 'Compulsive' VOGUE 'Gripping' GUARDIAN 'Inventive' SUNDAY TIMES 'Suspenseful' HEAT 'Not to be missed' LISA JEWELL OVER HALF A MILLION COPIES SOLD WORLDWIDE ________ Blythe and Violet. Mother and daughter. It's a bond like no other. But what if your little angel is a monster? And what if no one sees it but you? ________ AS RECOMMENDED ON BBC RADIO 2 & SOON TO BE ADAPTED FOR THE SCREEN BY THE PRODUCER OF ONCE UPON A TIME . . . IN HOLLYWOOD **Nominated for two Goodreads Choice Awards** 'Like The Girl on the Train - but better!' DAILY MAIL 'A blockbusting debut about the dark side of motherhood. Gripping, clever, vividly realised . . . the ending left me flabbergasted' GUARDIAN 'I read it in one sitting. Not to be missed' LISA JEWELL 'An inventive twist on the psychological thriller formula. Audrain sustains the suspense expertly' SUNDAY TIMES 'I can't stop thinking and talking about it . . . it has absolutely blown me away' CANDICE BRATHWAITE 'I was gripped from the first word to the last. I've been wanting a book to take me back to how I felt when I first read We Need to Talk About Kevin. That full body experience of reading, when you close the book but can't function until you know how it ends . . . I really recommend this one' DAWN O'PORTER 'Powerful and immersive' EMMA STONEX, author of The Lamplighters 'Taut, chilling, executed with gripping precision. Audrain nimbly stokes the mystery' New York Times 'A suspenseful thriller. Will have you in its grips from the very first page - and stay with you long after you've put it down. Do not miss' Heat 'Suspenseful, dark and intriguing . . . essential for book groups' Stylist 'Unsettling, visceral, provocative, compulsive' Sarah Vaughan 'The most thought-provoking exploration of motherhood since We Need to Talk About Kevin' Clare Pooley, bestselling author of The Authenticity Project 'Fans of 'mum noir' are in for a treat' Daily Mail 'Audrain sustains the suspense expertly through assured handling of her unravelling protagonist's voice' Sunday Times
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Ashley Audrain
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Ashley Audrain is a Canadian writer. She is known for two novels, The Push (2021) and The Whispers (2023), which were each published as part of a high-profile contract.
The Push
by Ashley Audrain
Books Like The Push
If you're looking for books similar to The Push, here are some recommendations based on themes, tone, and narrative style.
We Need to Talk About Kevin
Lionel Shriver
A provocative novel exploring the dark side of motherhood and maternal ambivalence. It follows a mother grappling with her son's horrific act of violence and questioning her role in his psychological development. The book delves deep into complex family dynamics and the potential darkness inherent in parent-child relationships. Similar to 'The Push', it challenges traditional narratives about maternal instinct and familial bonds.
The Silent Patient
Alex Michaelides
A psychological thriller about a psychotherapist obsessed with uncovering why a woman murdered her husband and then stopped speaking. The book explores psychological trauma, hidden motivations, and the complexity of human psychology. Similar to 'The Push', it offers a deep dive into psychological tension and unexpected narrative twists. The story challenges readers' perceptions and keeps them guessing until the end.
Sharp Objects
Gillian Flynn
A dark psychological thriller about a journalist investigating a murder in her hometown, confronting her own traumatic family history. The novel explores generational trauma, maternal dysfunction, and psychological manipulation. Like 'The Push', it delves into the complex and sometimes destructive nature of mother-daughter relationships. The narrative is intense, psychologically intricate, and reveals the potential darkness within family dynamics.
The Last Mrs. Parrish
Liv Constantine
A psychological thriller about a woman's calculated plan to steal another woman's life and marriage. The novel explores manipulation, identity, and domestic psychological warfare. Similar to 'The Push', it reveals the potential darkness within seemingly perfect relationships. The narrative is intense, suspenseful, and challenges readers' expectations.
Dark Places
Gillian Flynn
A psychological thriller about a woman investigating her family's traumatic past and a multiple murder. The novel explores generational trauma, psychological complexity, and hidden family secrets. Similar to 'The Push', it reveals the potential darkness within family dynamics. The narrative is intense, psychologically nuanced, and full of unexpected revelations.
Little Fires Everywhere
Celeste Ng
A nuanced exploration of motherhood, identity, and family dynamics in suburban America. The story follows two families whose lives become intertwined through complex emotional and psychological connections. It examines the tensions between biological and adoptive motherhood, similar to themes in 'The Push'. The novel reveals how family secrets and unspoken tensions can dramatically impact relationships.
Big Little Lies
Liane Moriarty
A complex narrative about motherhood, friendship, and hidden domestic tensions in a suburban community. The novel explores the psychological complexities of women's lives and the secrets they keep. Like 'The Push', it reveals the potential darkness beneath seemingly perfect surfaces. The story examines family dynamics, psychological trauma, and the impact of unspoken tensions.
The Wife Between Us
Greer Hendricks and Sarah Pekkanen
A complex psychological thriller about a love triangle with unexpected twists and psychological manipulations. The novel explores perception, identity, and the hidden complexities of relationships. Like 'The Push', it challenges readers' assumptions and offers surprising narrative developments. The story is suspenseful and psychologically intricate.
The Girl on the Train
Paula Hawkins
A psychological thriller about a woman who becomes entangled in a missing person investigation. The narrative explores unreliable perspectives, psychological manipulation, and the blurred lines between perception and reality. Like 'The Push', it features complex female characters wrestling with psychological tensions. The book offers a gripping exploration of domestic suspense and hidden psychological landscapes.
The Woman in the Window
A.J. Finn
A psychological thriller about an agoraphobic woman who believes she witnessed a crime in a neighboring house. The novel explores psychological unreliability, perception, and the blurred lines between reality and imagination. Similar to 'The Push', it features a complex female protagonist wrestling with psychological challenges. The narrative is suspenseful and keeps readers guessing about the truth.
The Couple Next Door
Shari Lapena
A psychological thriller about a child's kidnapping that reveals the complex tensions within a seemingly normal marriage. The novel explores trust, betrayal, and hidden motivations. Like 'The Push', it challenges assumptions about family relationships and psychological stability. The narrative is suspenseful and keeps readers guessing until the end.
Behind Closed Doors
B.A. Paris
A chilling psychological thriller about a seemingly perfect marriage that conceals a terrifying reality of psychological abuse. The novel explores the hidden darkness beneath a polished exterior, much like 'The Push'. It reveals the complex psychological manipulations within a domestic setting. The narrative is intense, suspenseful, and challenges assumptions about family dynamics.
The Perfect Mother
Aimee Molloy
A psychological thriller about a group of new mothers whose lives become entangled in a mysterious disappearance. The novel explores the pressures, anxieties, and hidden tensions of motherhood. Like 'The Push', it reveals the psychological complexities of maternal experiences. The narrative is suspenseful and challenges idealized notions of motherhood.
The Mother-in-Law
Sally Hepworth
A nuanced exploration of the complex relationship between a daughter-in-law and mother-in-law. The novel delves into family dynamics, psychological tensions, and unspoken resentments. Similar to 'The Push', it examines the psychological complexities of familial relationships. The narrative offers a deep, empathetic look at the challenges of family interactions.
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