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Condition: BRAND NEW
Format: Paperback (TV Tie-In Edition)
ISBN: 9781471174025
Publisher: Simon & Schuster UK
Overview
Meet Joe Goldberg: bookseller, obsessive, and the terrifyingly charming voice behind the phenomenon that became Netflix's You. When aspiring writer Guinevere Beck walks into the bookstore where Joe works, he is instantly infatuated. What follows is a masterclass in psychological suspense, as Caroline Kepnes pulls readers inside the mind of a stalker who mistakes obsession for love. Dark, addictive, and unnervingly intimate, this is the novel that launched a global TV sensation.
About the Book
You is the first novel in Caroline Kepnes' bestselling series and the inspiration behind the hit Netflix show of the same name. Told entirely from the perspective of Joe Goldberg, a seemingly unremarkable New York bookstore manager, the novel plunges readers into a mind that is charming on the surface and utterly chilling underneath. From the moment Guinevere Beck strides into his shop, Joe becomes consumed by her — tracking her social media, inserting himself into her life, and eliminating anyone who stands in his way. Kepnes' genius lies in her narrative voice: Joe is articulate, self-aware, even darkly funny, which makes his descent into obsession and violence all the more disturbing. The novel is a sharp critique of modern surveillance culture, romantic idealisation, and the ease with which a predator can hide behind digital charm. As the relationship spirals toward its devastating conclusion, readers are forced to question their own complicity in rooting for a killer. This TV Tie-In paperback features cover artwork inspired by the Netflix adaptation, ideal for fans of the show wanting the original story. Praised as one of the most inventive thrillers of the decade, You remains a genre-defining read for fans of dark psychological fiction.
About the Author
Caroline Kepnes is an American writer, screenwriter, and former entertainment journalist. She is best known for her novel series You, consisting of You (2014), Hidden Bodies (2016), You Love Me (2021), and For You and Only You (2023), as well as her work on the television adaptation and the stand-alone novel Providence (2018). Kepnes' sharp, addictive prose and unforgettable narrators have made her one of the most talked-about thriller writers of her generation, earning praise from authors and critics including Stephen King.
Why You'll Love This Thriller
If you loved the Netflix series, the book takes you deeper into Joe's twisted mind than the screen ever could. Unsettling, unputdownable, and darkly funny, it's the perfect read for thriller fans who like their suspense with a side of social commentary.
Please Note: Cover may vary slightly from image shown; this is the UK edition with UK ISBN as listed.
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