What begins as a group of students having fun soon twists into something else entirely as Jess realises that none of her new acquaintances are quite as they seem. But the dynamic between the friends begins to darken as they share secrets, lovers and finally a tragedy. The Truants is told entirely by Jess and is difficult to categorise, to the point where I would say its just a good story, and an admirable debut by Kate Weinberg. But when she arrives at a concrete university campus under flat, grey, East Anglian skies, her world flares with colour.ĭrawn into a tightly-knit group of rule breakers - led by their maverick teacher, Lorna Clay - Jess begins to experiment with a new version of herself. Perfect for lovers of Agatha Christie and The Secret History, The Truants is a seductive, unsettling, and beautifully written debut novel of literary. Kate Weinberg has a knack of introducing all sorts of murder-mystery stereotypes and tropes, then gleefully subverting them, sending her characters in. But when she arrives at a concrete university campus. Jess Walker, middle child of a middle class family, has perfected the art of vanishing in plain sight. Jess Walker, middle child of a middle class family, has perfected the art of vanishing in plain sight. An impressive debut' - The TimesĪN OBSERVER, i AND NEW YORK TIMES BOOK OF THE YEARĭuring the first year of university, a group of friends discover the cost of an extraordinary life in this captivating debut about obsession, rivalry and coming of age

'As much a coming-of-age tale as a murder mystery. The Truants opens with Jess Walker, a first-year university student in Norfolk, England, experiencing a bout of bad luck. One of the best novels I've ever read' - Fearne Cotton A frightening vision of worshipful desire, The Truants explores the dangers of seeking ones self in others. Details Or fastest delivery Tomorrow, March 19.

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