Best Friends
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She knows everything about you… and she’s about to share your deepest, darkest secret. Alice has everything, I mean everything. A stunning suburban house, Instagram-perfect in its soft grey walls and textured neutrals. And then there's her handsome husband, with his flat stomach and that sexy sleeve of tattoos he keeps hidden for his well-paid job in the city. The PTA mamas can't stop staring at him, and who can blame them? And let's not forget her three adorable, well-behaved children. Meanwhile, here in Boston, I'm struggling to start a family with my husband Ollie. Our marriage is suffering, and I feel so isolated all the time. It's hard not to compare myself to Alice, especially when we unexpectedly reconnect after two decades of silence. I can't help feeling I've been dealt the inferior hand in life. The worst thing is, I know Alice doesn't deserve any of it. I was once her very best friend in the world, and I know the real Alice better than anyone else. And here’s me thinking… I know where the bodies are buried, literally. Maybe it’s time to make her pay? This gripping tale of friendship, love, betrayal, and revenge is full of twist after brilliant twist. It will keep you reading late into the night, perfect for fans of Gone Girl, The Girl on the Train, and The Woman in the Window.
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Rebecca de Winter's “Best Friends” is an electrifying psychological thriller that plumbs the depths of friendship, love, and the most enigmatic aspects of human behavior. Through the diverging paths of Alice and Evie, once inseparable companions who have now drifted apart, the novel illuminates the intricacies of their relationship.
Alice appears to possess the ideal existence—an idyllic suburban life, an exquisite home, a dashing husband, and well-mannered children. Conversely, Evie grapples with the challenges in her marriage and endures a sense of isolation in the bustling city of Boston. When fate unexpectedly reunites the two women after a prolonged silence, Evie finds herself unable to resist comparing her own life to Alice's seemingly flawless one.
Yet, beneath the surface, Evie is privy to a secret that casts doubt on Alice's entitlement to her perfect life. She guards a profound knowledge, aware of buried truths, and entertains the notion of exacting revenge upon her former best friend. As the narrative unfurls, readers embark on a heart-pounding odyssey brimming with unexpected twists and turns. The protagonist grapples with the complexity of her emotions and her relentless yearning for retribution.
“Best Friends” immerses readers in a breathless and captivating tale, leaving them teetering on the edge of their seats. It skillfully delves into the dynamics of friendship, the weight of concealed secrets, and the repercussions of past choices—guaranteed to ensnare enthusiasts of psychological thrillers. Brace yourself to be engulfed in a saga replete with intrigue, betrayal, and the shadowy recesses of human nature as the gripping narrative unfolds its thrilling embrace.
