Book giveaway this week: Nearest Thing to Crazy

[LaraMumsnet]

Elizabeth Forbes' Nearest Thing to Crazy takes the reader on a tense and compelling journey, depicting just how terrifyingly easy it can be to distort someone's reality, as well as how effectively one can manipulate the power balance of relationships. Download an extract and if you fancy getting your hands on a copy apply here and come back to post your review and discuss the book with other mumsnetters on this thread.

Checking back in late, as I only got time to read this when I was on holiday.

I initially thought the characters weren't quite believable, but as the story unfolded the characters became more complex and rounded, and from that point I couldn't put it down. This book was a real grower and I would definitely recommend it!

I also wondered if it was written by a MNer, as there were a number of MN references.

I just want to say thank you to all mumsnetters who have reviewed and posted about Nearest Thing to Crazy. I've really enjoyed the comments and great feedback. I'm not a mumsnetter - I obviously should be but my 'babies' are 31 and 28 so sadly didnt have this great support network in those days. However I am glad that the issues seem relevant, and have connected with people. Tallulah it was good to hear that you felt the personal comments at the back made sense. Do please - anyone - connect with me on twitter or on the NTtC Facebook page as I love 'talking' to fellow book lovers.
Best wishes and many thanks to Mumsnet for organising this book give away.
Lizzie

twitter.com/lizzieforbes

I am still reading it at mo and thoroughly enjoying it! Like someone else said I don't want to get to the end too quickly! Think it had village country life down to a T, the gossip etc, and I also thought v MN with the middle class references. Hoping to finish it today....

It has taken me some time to get to this book as I have such a backlog of books to read on my shelves. I really enjoyed it. The book had me hooked from page 1 which is unusual in my experience. I read it on my commute to work and twice missed my stop and was late for work as I was so engrossed in the book. Thank you mumsnet for the win!