Confessions
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Kanae Minato
In this international bestselling thriller, a former teacher delivers her final lesson to her students—including the two children that murdered her daughter. After calling off her engagement in the wake of a tragic revelation, Yuko Moriguchi had nothing to live for except her only child, four-year-old child, Manami. Now, following an accident on the grounds of the middle school where she teaches, Yuko has given up and tendered her resignation. But first she has one last lecture to deliver. She tells a story that upends everything her students ever thought they knew about two of their peers, and sets in motion a diabolical plot for revenge. Narrated in alternating voices, with twists you'll never see coming, Confessions probes the limits of punishment, despair, and tragic love, culminating in a harrowing confrontation between teacher and student that will place the occupants of an entire school in danger. You'll never look at a classroom the same way again.
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Author
Kanae Minato
Pages
240
Publisher
Little, Brown
Published Date
2014-08-19
ISBN
0316200913 9780316200912
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"Very different read. I loved the way this book was written. I loved seeing the twists and fallout from one event. Definitely recommend this book!"
Skye Edelson-Bennett
"It was hard for me to go through this book but I have to admit, the plot is fascinating…expect very specific solutions to the plot…sometimes these were a little stretched in my opinion…"
LeeLoo Dallas
"Wow. Such an interesting and dark read. I loved that the story came full circle and the teacher got revenge in the most diabolical way. Definitely recommend this quick read."
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Zariah Grant
"This was a interesting read. I liked the book, it kind of showed like the butterfly effect. How because of one’s persons choice can effect many other people’s choices further down a timeline. It also shows that there is always more than one perspective to a situation. "
Kenya Williams
"I stayed up late to finish this, and have to work in the morning, so I'll write a review later. But DAMN. In case I forget to come back, it was creepy, manipulative, dark, creative, twisty, unique, and ****** up. I want more Kanae Minato thrillers."
Emily
"This will be on my top list of 2023! Absolutely extraordinary writing! Clean, sophisticated and elegant. I have never seen the storyline set in such way. Brilliant and what a ride. It grabbed me by the first chapter and spun me into a thud of thoughts that will reverberate for a long time. A book of ultimate revenge is what it is, and it’s absolutely masterful and hauntingly horrifying. I highly recommend that you just go into it blind."
Zerotwo42
"This was absolutely wild, start to finish. I ended up devouring the book in 2 sittings.
You see a lot of the plot points coming from a mile away but, surprisingly, that doesn't take away the enjoyment of watching it unfold piece by piece. [4.75☆]
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TW: loss of a child, intense mental illness & suicidal ideation, mild SA scene (forced kiss between 2 minors), & a whoooollle bunch of murder"
Lars
"I never write a book review but this was SO GOOD. I read a lot and have been very disappointed lately with books with great premises that turn into weak storyline, characters I don’t connect with, and predictable or ridiculous endings. I wasn’t expecting to like this book at all but gave it a try. I finished in one day and am sad it’s over, but also so satisfied!"
Erika Shay
"The author is an excellent story teller. However, I found the book to be a little too slow and the chapters were a little too long for my liking.
If you like long chapters, you’ll like this book. I got midway into chapter 3 before I got burned out."
Bri
"January read"
Erika Lynne
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