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Breaking Point
Breaking Point: The most gripping debut of 2022 - you won't be able to look away | Edel Coffey
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'Breaking Point is raw, compelling, and ground-breaking; Coffey puts the life of working mothers under a microscope. To say I loved it is an understatement, I expect it will be a huge success.' Liz Nugent 'A gripping, compulsive pageturner about what we expect from women, especially mothers. It's going to be a massive hit.' Marian Keyes An innocent mistake. A lifetime of guilt. Susannah has two beautiful daughters, a high-flying medical career, a successful husband and an enviable life. Her hair is glossy, her clothes are expensive; she truly has it all. But when - on the hottest day of the year - her strict morning routine is disrupted, Susannah finds herself running on autopilot. It is hours before she realises she has made a devastating mistake. Her baby, Louise, is still in the backseat of the car and it is too late to save her. As the press close in around her, Susannah is put on trial for negligence. It is plain to see that this is not a trial, it's a witch hunt. But what will the court say? Readers love Breaking Point: 'A genuine contender for best book I have read this year.' ***** 'I was reading through the tears and couldn't read it fast enough' ***** 'An excellent novel, perfect for fans of Jodi Picoult and Diane Chamberlain' ***** 'If you want an addictive, pacey read, this is for you!' ***** 'I was a bit of an emotional wreck at the end' ***** 'A rare treat, an emotional thriller steeped in humanity. I read it in a single sitting!' John Boyne 'Gripping, unswerving, heart-breaking, you'll read this book through parted fingers - and learn a crucial lesson as you go.' Celia Walden, author of Payday 'Really enjoyed this terrifyingly plausible debut, with much to say about parental guilt and how society treats working motherhood.' Katherine Faulkner, author of Greenwich Park 'An incredibly powerful thriller with real emotional depth - and a chillingly relatable storyline.' TM Logan, author of The Holiday
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JillR
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Despite the heavy subject matter this was extremely readable; I couldn‘t put it down. A tragic event turns into an exploration of the busy-ness of modern lives, burnout and the pressure to overachieve together with societal expectations and judgements. I liked that it didn‘t labour the point whilst still clearly making the point and I do love a bit of courtroom drama (although will admit to a very, very tiny eyeroll at one element of the ending…)

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kezzlou85
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Well 6 days in and still reading not as much as I'd like but definitely more than I was. Also finished one book and another is almost there. #JoyousJanuary
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Wow what a harrowing story. As a mum myself this is so tragic and yet you do find yourself starting to relate to how something like this could happen. The plot is steady and builds to the dramatic conclusion with the court result and an epilogue tying the story up. I like that they added that in to show how everyone involved attempted to move on. The writing is well done and leaves you guessing as to which way it will go. #Netgalley 4*