Extract from second life by sj watson good housekeeping. This is the sensational new psychological thriller from the bestselling author of before i go to sleep. Second life is the followup from sj watson, author of before i go to sleep. Ultimately i had to decide to once again just write the book i wanted to write and would want to read, and hope that other people would connect with it once again. Watsons thriller novel second life 2015 concerns julia a young woman. Check out my friday favorite it may not be new, it may not even be by an author you have ever heard of, but it will be a book that has captured both my imagination and my heart. Watson, the new york times bestselling author of before i go to sleep, comes second life 6915, a sensational new. Her sister kate is murdered in an apparently random attack in paris and the police seems to be stuck in their investigations. Tense and unrelenting, it is another brilliant novel from s. But if youve been reading books like this for a while now, dont bother.
Once upon a time, i called myself a fan of sj watson. Read an extract from alexander mccall smiths new book. Watson chronicles the life of a woman whose life unravels in an unexpected and harrowing fashion. The main character is called julia, and the book opens with the death of someone very close to her. The sensational new psychological thriller from the bestselling author of. Sj watsons new novel, second life, is published on february 12th in the uk. Before i go to sleep, s j watsons debut novel from 2011, won highprofile awards, was translated into more than 40 languages, sold more.
But i did wonder if he could match the success of that first book. Second life is the second novel by the acclaimed author of before i go to sleep, s. Watson debut novel, before i go to sleep, was a runaway success. A tense and unrelenting novel that explores the secret lives people leadand the dark places in which they can find themselvessecond life is a masterwork of suspense from the acclaimed s. Watsons debut book has clinched and been nominated for many literary awards. Set in paris and london, second life is about the double lives people lead and the dark places they can end up in. A tense and unrelenting novel that explores the secret lives people leadand the dark places in which they can find themselves second life is a masterwork of suspense from the acclaimed s. I think all novels andmore thank you suzanne im actually delighted that you thought the author of the book was a woman.
Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Watson 2015, hardcover at the best online prices at ebay. This onepage guide includes a plot summary and brief analysis of second life by s. In 2011, it clinched the national book award, in the thriller of the year category. Supersummary, a modern alternative to sparknotes and cliffsnotes, offers highquality study guides that feature detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, quotes, and essay topics. Second life by sj watson published by random house uk transworld publishers will be available from 12 february 2015. So i was more than happy to jump into his second book.
Julia is a photographer, married to hugh, a hospital consultant, and with a. With second life there are obviously many more people interested, it was hard not to try to second guess what the readers would want. J watsons first novel before i go to sleep announced the arrival of a strong, new voice in psychological thriller writing, so his second novel, released this week, is much anticipated. Julia is a photographer, married to hugh, a hospital consultant, and with a teenage son connor. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading second life. I think all novels and stories have to start with character, so i spent a lot of time thinking about.
If youre new to crime fiction, you might enjoy this book because you wont have heard it all before. Watsons debut novel, before i go to sleep, has sold over four million copies and has been published in over 40 languages around the world. Watson, including before i go to sleep, and second life, and more on. She feels acutely that she has let her sister down, and is determined to uncover the facts. Now were delighted to share the new cover of second life with you. In summary second life is a good read though unfortunately will probably suffer in comparison to watsons awardwinning debut novel. A real page turner of a psychological suspense, second life by s. Watson s second novel, second life, was published in february 2015, with two further books scheduled for 2017 and 2019. Her search for answers will jeopardize her marriage, her family, and her life. A tense and unrelenting novel that explores the secret lives people lead. Watsons second novel, second life, was published in february 2015, with two further books scheduled for 2017 and 2019. Jun 24, 2015 second life is an excellent novel that is highly recommended to fans of psychological suspense.
From the new york times bestselling author of before i go to sleep, a sensational new psychological. Feb 12, 2015 open book news and features from the world of books, presented by mariella frostrup. Watsons second book was always going to be a problem and second life indeed proves so, although always gripping and. Second life, watson s second book, is out now, and has already been a top ten bestseller. The aptly titled and muchanticipated second life is the second novel from sj watson, the man who brought us before i go to sleep, an utterly original thriller based on the premise that its. News and features from the world of books, presented by mariella frostrup. Second life a novel by sj watson uk trailer youtube. Here at dead good, weve been on the edge of our seats waiting for news of sj watsons second book ever since we finished the final page of his first. From the new york times bestselling author of before i go to sleep. Second life is the story of julia, who has a perfect life with her husband hugh and.
Feb 21, 2015 the aptly titled and muchanticipated second life is the second novel from sj watson, the man who brought us before i go to sleep, an utterly original thriller based on the premise that its. A bestseller around the world, it won the crime writers association. J download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. If, as seems likely, second life is turned into a film, it is hard to imagine it. S j watsons first novel, before i go to sleep, is a phenomenal international success. Ultimately i had to decide to once again just write the book i wanted to write and would want to read, and hope that other people would connect with it. Media interest in before i go to sleep was considerable and watson himself was the subject of a profile in the sunday times before its uk publication, and the wall street journal before its us publication. Watson writes convincingly of the lure of an online affair. Watson, the new york times bestselling author of before i go to sleep, comes second life 6915, a sensational new psychological thriller about a woman with a secret identity that. Watsons first novel, before i go to sleep, became a phenomenal international success.
Watson s second book, second life, kate is murdered while in paris by a boyfriend she got in touch with through an online dating website. Watson s debut novel, before i go to sleep, has sold over four million copies and has been published in over 40 languages around the world. Second life is the story of julia, who has a perfect life with her husband hugh and their adopted son, until an incident changes everything. When her sister, kate is murdered in a paris alleyway, happily married london photographer, julia plummer is devastated. His first novel was the awardwinning before i go to sleep, which has sold more than four million copies in over forty languages, followed by the critically acclaimed novel second life. If you are the publisher or author of this book and.
Watson thank you suzanne im actually delighted that you thought the author of the book was a woman. The movie of before i go to sleep, starrring nicole kidman, colin firth and mark strong, is due for worldwide release in autumn 2014. Jul 15, 2015 second life by sj watson, february 2015, 432 pages, doubleday, isbn. Its also a movie starring nicole kidman and colin firth when i heard watson had a new novel coming out, it immediately went on my must read list. Watsons thriller novel second life 2015 concerns julia a. Second life is an excellent novel that is highly recommended to fans of psychological suspense. In 2011, it won the new blood dagger, a literary award proffered by crime writers association cwa to a notable debut author.
Like his first novel, this new book is narrated by a woman desperately trying to fill the gaps in the her life story. The book, set to be released in hardback in february 2015, will be another gripping psychological thriller. Sj watson, bestselling author of before i go to sleep, discusses his new novel second life. Sep 15, 2014 second life is a psychological thriller. A search for the truth about what really happened leads. Second life by sj watson, february 2015, 432 pages, doubleday, isbn. Watson s second book was always going to be a problem and second life indeed proves so, although always gripping and. Watson s first novel, before i go to sleep, was a very popular example of the form and. J watsons first novel before i go to sleep announced the arrival of a strong, new voice in psychological thriller writing, so his second novel, released this week, is much anticipated like his first novel, this new book is narrated by a woman desperately trying to fill the gaps in the her life story. Before i go to sleep was published in 40 languages. A bestseller around the world, it won the crime writers association award for best debut novel and the galaxy national book award for crime thriller of the year. I read an interview with val mcdermid in which she said that sj watson was a fresh new voice, but nothing about this book was fresh or new.
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