The Library Suicides, Fflur Dafydd
The Library Suicides, Fflur Dafydd
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The Library Suicides
a captivating locked-room psychological thriller

Author: Fflur Dafydd

Narrator: Elena Valentine

Unabridged: 10 hr

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 01/19/2023


Synopsis

Twins Ana and Nan are lost after the death of their mother, a renowned author who seemingly killed herself by jumping out of a window. Everyone knows who drove Elena to suicide - her long-time literary critic, Eben. But the twins need proof if they're going to get their revenge.

When Eben requests access to Elena's diaries at the National Library where the twins work, desperate to clear his name, they see an opportunity. With careful planning and just a little outside help, the twins lock down the labyrinthine building, trapping their colleagues, the public and most importantly Eben inside. But as a rogue security guard starts upsetting the plan and freeing hostages, Ana, Nan and Eben find themselves pushed to the limit. And what began as a single-minded act of revenge blooms into a complex unravelling of loyalties, motives and what it is that makes us who we are.

Hauntingly written, with a fresh, captivating voice, The Library Suicides is an intensely memorable and provocative literary listen for fans of high concept thrillers that break the mould, and books about books and the concept of the written word.

(P) 2023 Hodder & Stoughton Limited

About Fflur Dafydd

Fflur Dafydd is an award-winning novelist, musician and screenwriter who works in Welsh and English. She is a graduate of UEA's CreativeWriting MA, a former Hay Festival International Fellow and an alumna of Iowa University's prestigious International Writing Program. She has also been nominated for several BAFTA Cymru awards for her screenwriting work. She lives in West Wales with her husband and two daughters.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Zelda on November 16, 2022

Thank you to NetGalley and Hodder & Stoughton for this review copy. Reading the blurb of this book had me intrigued, and I had to give it a try despite not knowing the author. Who can resist a book about books? The Library Suicides was not what I was expecting. You need to know that this book is set......more

Goodreads review by Maria on December 29, 2022

An unusual, part dystopian story of unlikeable twins out for revenge of their mother's suicide. I found this book a little difficult to get into. I didn't connect or understand the characters motives and found the writing overly descriptive for my taste. Also, some parts of the story were somewhat u......more

Goodreads review by Caitlin on December 14, 2022

Thank you to NetGalley and Hodder & Stoughton for providing me with this review copy. Fflur Dafydd’s The Library Suicides is an intense character study, set in a dystopian world, centring around a National Library. The story follows twins Ana and Nan as they attempt to exact revenge on the man who th......more

Goodreads review by Gemloukay on January 17, 2023

Best read without knowing what you're letting yourself in for! As others have said, summarising the plot somewhat spoils the experience. A fabulous thriller with plenty of twists and an ending that you don't expect. Definitely recommended! I was provided this book for free in return for an honest re......more

Goodreads review by Lin on February 15, 2023

Thank you Netgalley for the audio copy in exchange for a honest review. Twins Ana and Nan are out to et revenge on the man they believe is responsible for their novelist mother's death. Eben a literary critic was higly critical of her work and the twins blame him for her suicide. They form an elabor......more


Quotes

An entrancing literary thriller; elegant and compelling. At the heart of a society that is spinning disturbingly off course, Dafydd's grand library guards the darkest of secrets. Step inside if you dare. Emma Rous, author of The Au Pair