The Girls Are Good, Ilaria Bernardini
The Girls Are Good, Ilaria Bernardini
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The Girls Are Good

Author: Ilaria Bernardini

Narrator: Sarah Alexander

Unabridged: 6 hr 26 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: HarperCollins

Published: 01/24/2023

Synopsis

In the tradition of and T, a bold coming-of-age novel set in the competitive, high stakes and controversial world of elite gymnastics Martina wants to be the best gymnast in the world. But so does everyone around her. During one week of intense competition, Martina and her teammates are tested to the limit, and any sign of weakness can quickly spell the end. And an intense obsession will lead to murder. Every girl will do anything to win… but at what cost? ‘Compelling, harrowing, and ultimately devastating – it’s quite simply .’ ‘A tight, frightening story of.’ ‘ – I read it in one sitting.’ ‘A glimpse into a , screwed up world. I couldn’t put it down.’

About Ilaria Bernardini

Ilaria Bernardini is a prolific talent in Italy, where she has published eight novels, including Faremo Foresta (“We Will Grow a Forest”) which was longlisted for Italy’s presitigious Strega Prize. The Portrait too has been longlisted for the Strega Prize: it was nominated by Academy Award winning director Paolo Sorrentino (“The great beauty”). She is a Vogue Italia columnist and regular contributor for Rolling Stone. Ilaria also co-wrote the late renowned director Bernardo Bertolucci's last film, The Echo Chamber. She splits her time between London and Milan.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Patricija || book.duo on June 05, 2022

5/5 Knyga kaip akmuo po kaklu, kaip pagalvė ant veido, kaip šlapi drabužiai, traukiantys prie ežero dugno, kaip sunkūs nešuliai kopiant į kalną, kaip jausmas, kuomet vienu kokteiliu ar viena taure buvo per daug – ir pykina, ir mėto į šalis, ir žinai, kad ryt bus blogai. Gal net poryt. Nereikia skaity......more

Goodreads review by Liz on February 22, 2022

This book broke me. I doubt I'll stop thinking about it for many days to come. At surface level it's a novel about the world of gymnastics, the harsh training, the body model, the focus and the pursuit of greatness. What its actually about is a world in which adults fail children over and over again......more

Goodreads review by Gabrielė|Kartu su knyga on October 19, 2022

Martina už viską labiausiai tetrokšta tik vieno dalyko. Ji nori būti pačia geriausia gimnaste pasaulyje. Nuolatinės treniruotės reikalauja daug įdirbio bei jėgų. Akivaizdu, jog to paties tetrokšta ir jos komandos draugės. Mergaitės atiduoda visas jėgas treniruotėms. Paaiškėja, jog pastangos veltui vi......more

Goodreads review by Brudenis on October 08, 2022

Viena geriausių šiemet skaitytų. Kai forma nenusileidžia turiniui, o tas turinys daugiasluoksnis. Ir nežinau, kodėl, bet tie paukštukai ant lietuviško leidimo viršelio tokie iliustratyvūs ir nusakantys knygos atmosferą.......more

Goodreads review by Brooke - One Woman's Brief Book Reviews on September 28, 2022

*www.onewomansbbr.wordpress.com *www.facebook.com/onewomansbbr The Girls Are Good by Ilaria Bernardini. (2022). **Thank you to Harlequin Australia for sending me a free copy of this novel; published 3 August 2022** A dangerous obsession; Martina wants to be the best gymnast in the world. But so does e......more

Quotes

‘A vivid picture as shocking as it is gripping’ ‘Spare and claustrophobic … [a] sense of unease and impending doom.’ Shotsmag For fans of the harrowing Netflix documentary Athlete A … comes Ilaria Bernardini’s cautionary tale about what happens when competition goes too far.’ ‘During an international contest… we see the physical pain, emotional toll, abuse and complicity the competition can foster. Black Swan meets Heathers’ ‘Mesmerising…a richness of psychological and sensual detail that non-fiction could never match’ ‘A tight, frightening story of friendship, rivalry and obsession, told in sparse and beautiful prose. Tense as the space between the uneven bars.' “ is a compelling, harrowing, and ultimately devastating portrayal of the horrors of being a teenager in the world of competitive gymnastics. Brilliantly observed, beautifully written – it’s quite simply unforgettable.” ‘What a book! A stunning and revealing look the world of elite gymnastics. An unforgettable debut.’ ‘Brutal and brilliant – I read it in one sitting.’ ‘Powerful, claustrophobic, shocking and heart-breaking.’ ‘What a haunting novel. Cruel, barbed, disturbing, poignant – and it opened my eyes to an industry so graceful and effortless, and the intensity of a group of young people.’ 'Loved this book, it’s such an original & haunting read which has stated with me long after reading'

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