Tuesday, July 19, 2016

A Game for All the Family by Sophie Hannah MYS Han

A psychological mystery that kept me guessing.  Justine has retired from her job and plans on doing NOTHING.  That is her goal.  She and her husband, Alex, and daughter, Ellen, have moved from London to Devon.

Justin's life is being interrupted by some strange premonitions and 'feelings'.  Alex does a lot of traveling so it is often just Justine and Ellen.  One day she comes across a very strange story written by Ellen.  We continue to be given the chance to read more of the story as the book progresses.  It is an integral part of the mystery.

During a conversation with Ellen,  Justine discovers that Ellen is distressed because her best friend (Justine had never heard his name!) has been expelled from school because he was accused of stealing Ellen's coat (which she had given him).  When Justine goes to the school to explain the situation she is told that George doesn't exist.  Justine has no reason to believe that Ellen isn't telling the truth - yet why would the school lie to her?  There is no way to figure this one out - you just have to keep reading!

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