Watson writes convincingly of the lure of an online affair. Thriftbooks sells millions of used books at the lowest everyday prices. Watson overview from the new york times bestselling author of before i go to sleep, a sensational new psychological thriller about a woman with a. Like his first novel, this new book is narrated by a woman desperately trying to fill the gaps in the her life story. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading second life. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. If, as seems likely, second life is turned into a film, it is hard to imagine it. We personally assess every book s quality and offer rare, outofprint treasures.
Her sister kate is murdered in an apparently random attack in paris and the police seems to be stuck in their investigations. Watson s first novel, before i go to sleep, was a very popular example of the form and. In summary second life is a good read though unfortunately will probably suffer in comparison to watsons awardwinning debut novel. I found the ending rushed and poor in the sense a cop out. In 2009 watson was accepted into the first faber academy writing a novel course, a rigorous and selective program that covers all aspects of the novelwriting process. From the new york times bestselling author of before i go to sleep, a sensational new psychological thriller about a woman with a secret identity that threat.
A real page turner of a psychological suspense, second life by s. Feb 12, 2015 open book news and features from the world of books, presented by mariella frostrup. Watson, author of the international bestselling novel before i go to sleep. A tense and unrelenting novel that explores the secret lives people lead and the dark places in which they can find themselves second life is a masterwork of suspense from the acclaimed s. Sj watson, bestselling author of before i go to sleep, discusses his new novel second life. Secrets, lies and the murderous truth once again, sj watson spins an intricate web for a heroine haunted by the past.
But i did wonder if he could match the success of that first book. Second life by sj watson published by random house uk transworld publishers will be available from 12 february 2015. If youre new to crime fiction, you might enjoy this book because you wont have heard it all before. Watson made a big splash with his debut thriller, before i go to sleep, in 2011. J download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Watson julias quest to solve her sisters murder quickly evolves into an alluring exploration of her own darkest sensual desires. Watson, the new york times bestselling author of before i go to sleep, comes second life 6915, a sensational new psychological thriller about a. Evening standard a gripping read deftly plotted, with convincing characters and an unsettling premise that builds to a truly disturbing conclusion. Set in paris and london, second life is about the double lives people leadand the dark places in which they can end up. 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. Second life from the new york times bestselling author of before i go to sleep, a sensational new psychological thriller about a woman with a secret identity that threatens to destroy her.
Second life, watson s second book, is out now, and has already been a top ten bestseller. This book was lazy,predictable,boring and not one likeable believable character. 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. Watsons second book was always going to be a problem and second life indeed proves so, although always gripping and. J watson s 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. 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. Watson chronicles the life of a woman whose life unravels in an unexpected and harrowing fashion. It s 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. 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. In fact the book simply ended as if even watson grew tired of the chaotic mess and gave up. But if youve been reading books like this for a while now, dont bother. Bbc radio 4 open book, sj watson on his new novel second life. The movie of before i go to sleep, starrring nicole kidman, colin firth and mark strong, is due for worldwide release in autumn 2014.
Watson, the new york times bestselling author of before i go to sleep, comes second life 6915, a sensational new. Feb 12, 2015 well all i can say after reading s j watson s first book before i go to sleep which i thoroughly enjoyed i was expecting the same kind of calibre from second life. 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. Watsons thriller novel second life 2015 concerns julia a young woman living out an unconvincingly idyllic life with her husband, hugh, and an adopted son. She feels acutely that she has let her sister down, and is determined to uncover the facts. A site dedicated to book lovers providing a forum to discover and share commentary about the books and authors they enjoy. 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. Watson 2015, hardcover at the best online prices at ebay. Julia, the protagonist of s j watsons second novel, is a dry alcoholic and former heroin user whose primary addiction seems to be to danger.
Before i go to sleep, s j watsons debut novel from 2011, won highprofile awards, was translated into more than 40 languages, sold more. Second life, watsons second book, is out now, and has already been a top ten bestseller. Julias life changes dramatically when her sister, kate, is killed in. When her sister, kate is murdered in a paris alleyway, happily married london i realize with sudden clarity that were wearing masks, all of us, all the time. Julias life is comfortable, if unremarkable, until her sister. 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 central. 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 s debut novel was published in a cacophony of foreign languages, and second life is heavy with languageprimer lines ive made a chicken pie and it turned out well that seem calculated. Everyday low prices on a huge range of new releases and classic fiction. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Watson, including before i go to sleep, and second life, and more on thriftbooks. Before i go to sleep was published in 40 languages.
From the new york times bestselling author of before i go to sleep, a sensational new psychological thriller about a. 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. 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 themselvessecond life is a masterwork of suspense from the acclaimed s.
Second life is the second novel by the acclaimed author of before i go to sleep, s. A tense and unrelenting novel that explores the secret lives people lead. The book chronicled the struggles of a woman who suffers from an acute form of amnesia, and has to reconstruct the details of her life every day when she wakes up. 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. A fatal attraction for the digital age, but with a crucial twist. Watsons debut novel was published in a cacophony of foreign languages, and second life is heavy with languageprimer lines ive made a chicken pie and it. This standalone novel is shelved under the psychological thriller and mystery genres. Rights to publish the book have been sold in 42 different countries around the world and it has gone on to be an international bestseller. Watson 2016, paperback at the best online prices at ebay. Second life is ample proof that watson is no mere onehit wonder. Second life is an excellent novel that is highly recommended to fans of psychological suspense. He debuted in 2011 with the thriller novel before i go to sleep.
When her sister, kate is murdered in a paris alleyway, happily married london photographer, julia plummer is devastated. I download on average 23 books a week and have never before left a. Watson lives in london and worked in the national health service for a number of years. Well all i can say after reading s j watson s first book before i go to sleep which i thoroughly enjoyed i was expecting the same kind of calibre from second life. See the newest novels, discuss with other book lovers, buy romance books online. Tense and unrelenting, it is another brilliant novel from s. This is the sensational new psychological thriller from the bestselling author of before i go to sleep. This onepage guide includes a plot summary and brief analysis of second life by s. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read second life.