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Title details for The Girls Are Good by Ilaria Bernardini - Available

The Girls Are Good

by Ilaria Bernardini
Sarah Alexander
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COMPETITION. PERFECTION. DESTRUCTION. 'A tight, frightening story of friendship, rivalry and obsession, told in sparse and beautiful prose' Abigail Dean, author of GIRL A 'Brilliantly observed, beautifully written – it's quite simply unforgettable' Alex Michaelides, author of THE SILENT PATIENT and THE MAIDENS A DANGEROUS OBSESSIONMartina wants to be the best gymnast in the world. But so does everyone around her. A TOURNAMENT WITH A DIFFERENCEDuring one week of intense competition, Martina and her teammates are tested to the limit, and any sign of weakness can quickly spell the end. A MURDER IN THE NIGHTBy the end of the week, one of the gymnasts will be dead. Every girl will do anything to win...but at what cost? 'Compelling, harrowing, and ultimately devastating – it's quite simply unforgettable.' ALEX MICHAELIDES, author of THE PATIENT 'A tight, frightening story of friendship, rivalry and obsession.' ABIGAIL DEAN, Sunday Times bestselling author of GIRL A 'Brutal and brilliant – I read it in one sitting.' HARRIET TYCE, author of BLOOD ORANGE 'A glimpse into a wonderfully dangerous, screwed up world. I couldn't put it down.' CESCA MAJOR, author of THE OTHER GIRL

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    August 4, 2022

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      • ISBN: 9780008503079
      • File size: 185485 KB
      • Duration: 06:26:25

  • Languages

    • English

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    • Booklist

      November 1, 2022
      A gymnast is dead, and Martina knows why. Without revealing the victim, Martina relives the seven days that led to the tragedy. She's part of an elite team competing in Romania for a shot at the Olympics. When the gymnasts arrive, they're already beaten down by punishing diets, rigorous training schedules, and the fear of growing up. Their physiotherapist is taking advantage of the girls during their appointments, using the alone time to abuse them. During the competition, Martina is forced to live with Nadia and Carla, the best performers on the team. The two girls are lovers, best friends, and rivals; Carla is also dangerously cruel, especially to the "useless ones" who get lower scores. Martina watches as the pair's behavior becomes more and more bizarre, until the team's collective trauma becomes too much for them all. Bernardini's book is informed by her own experience with gymnastics, and several television shows have been based on her work. This look into the world of the sport is both haunting and disturbing, a true descent into madness.

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