Other Parents

Name: Other Parents
Brand: Harper UK
Availability: InStock
Author: Sarah Stovell
ISBN: 9780008538316

Author: Sarah Stovell

Narrator: Elaine Claxton

Unabridged: 11 hr 17 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: HQ

Published: 01/20/2022

Categories: Fiction, Women, Small Town & Rural, Family Life, Lgbtq+, Crime

Synopsis

Sarah Stovell’s gripping new novel, is available now! They all have opinions.They all have secrets. ‘Both funny and engaging while tackling some serious stuff’ Jane Fallon ‘Deft, wry and perceptive, this drama targets class and modern parenting’ ‘Set to be one of the most talked-about books of 2022’ ‘Sensitive, sharply observed and often funny’ Adele Parks, ‘Touted as the new Liane Moriarty, Stovell is one to watch’ ‘Cringe-inducing, agonising, truthful, heartbreaking and hilarious’ Janice Hallett In a small town like West Burntridge, it should be impossible to keep a secret. Rachel Saunders knows gossip is the price you pay for a rural lifestyle and outstanding schools. The latest town scandal is her divorce – and the fact that her new girlfriend has moved into the family home. Laura Spence lives in a poky bedsit on the wrong side of town. She and her son Max don’t really belong, and his violent tantrums are threatening to expose the very thing she’s trying to hide. When the local school introduces a new inclusive curriculum, Rachel and Laura find themselves on opposite sides of a fearsome debate. But the problem with having your nose in everyone else’s business is that you often miss what is happening in your own home. What readers are saying about 'This is definitely a contender for the best book I have read this year' ‘So well written I wish it had carried on for another 400 pages’ 'I genuinely couldn't put this book down! I was completely engrossed' 'I could see this being loved by anyone who liked or ' ‘Beautifully written and the characters are just so realistic and relatable’ ‘This was like watching an amazing Netflix drama’ Hilarious, unputdownable, suspenseful fiction, perfect for fans of Liane Moriarty and

Reviews

Goodreads review by Ceecee

4-5 stars. It all starts with two women raising a ‘query’ (ie a criticism and objection) about age appropriate inclusive teaching, specifically an LGBTQ matter. However, what starts as a query builds to a protest and oh boy, does it ignite like an exploding Bonfire Night rocket sending sparks in a m......more

Goodreads review by Ken

I wasn't quite sure what to expect from this novel, having not read this author before. The prologue hinted at a mystery, but it ended up being an enjoyable character study involving playground politics. The narrative is told from five narratives including recently separated from her husband Rachel an......more

Goodreads review by Indieflower

I'm not sure what category I'd put this book under, perhaps domestic drama comes closest, but it sure has a heck of a lot going on. Secrets, lies, rumour, gossip, prejudice and lots of other nasty stuff simmers just under the surface of a "nice" middle class, rural English town, all waiting for a bi......more

Quotes

‘An equally hilarious and gripping read that’s sure to linger long after you’ve finished.’ ‘Funny, moving, insightful and so sharp on the politics of the school gate and beyond. Couldn’t put it down.'Laura Marshall, bestselling author of ‘A well-told (and latterly suspenseful) story that examinessome tricky contemporary issues . . . It’s also very funny’ ‘I absolutely loved and raced through it in less than 48 hours. Completely gripping, original and so well-observed.’ Nancy Tucker, author of 'A timely and intoxicating firecracker of a drama packed with small town secrets, politics and prejudice . . . Thoughtful, thought provoking and always supremely entertaining.' 'This story about the politics and dark undercurrents of a school community is sharp, compelling, and thought-provoking, with a cast of characters who live and breathe on the page.' Amanda Jennings, author of ‘Clever, thought-provoking and darkly funny. Tackles big issues with a light hand.’ Tina Baker, author of ‘A brilliant book’ ‘Loved it from page one. Fully immersive with beautifully realised characters and a plot that tackles some huge, important issues. This is the kind of book I crave.’ Emily Edwards, author of ‘Topical issues and wry observations abound’ ‘An astute and gripping page-turner that takes many hot topics and examines them from every angle . . . Genuinely original and utterly compelling.’ NJ Mackay, author of ‘The school playground has never been this entertaining . . . funny, moving, complicated and sometimes a bit twisted . . . If you enjoyed then there are echoes of it here . . . Read and enjoy it now and revisit it in a year or two when the inevitable Netflix miniseries launches.’