'13 Minutes' by Sarah Pinborough is a YA murder mystery that delves into the dark world of teenage social dynamics, betrayal, and revenge. The story follows Natasha, a teenage girl who is found in a river after being dead for 13 minutes, with no memory of the events leading up to her near-death experience. As the plot unfolds, readers are taken on a journey through the intricate web of relationships among Natasha, her former best friend Rebecca, and their social circle known as the Barbies. The narrative is filled with twists and turns, keeping readers engaged as they unravel the mystery behind Natasha's incident.
The writing style of Sarah Pinborough in '13 Minutes' is described as gripping and suspenseful, with multiple points of view, text message conversations, and excerpts from journals adding layers to the storytelling. The characters are well-developed, portraying a mix of personalities typical of a sixth form in the UK, and the use of various media formats enhances the narrative, drawing readers into the complexities of teenage emotions and social pressures in the modern world.
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Content warnings include themes of bullying and intense social dynamics.
From The Publisher:
From the author of Behind Her Eyes, now a Netflix Original Series hit
"Mean Girls for the Instagram age." -The Times (London)
They say you should keep your friends close and your enemies closer, but when you're a teenage girl, it's hard to tell them apart.
Natasha doesn't remember how she ended up in the icy water that night, but she does know this-it wasn't an accident, and she wasn't suicidal. Her two closest friends are acting strangely, and Natasha turns to Becca, the best friend she dumped years before when she got popular, to help her figure out what happened.
Natasha's sure that her friends love her. But does that mean they didn't try to kill her?
Sarah Pinborough, the New York Times bestselling author known for her thrilling twists, is back.
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It was incredible! One of the best plot twists I've ever read.
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About the Author:
Sarah Pinborough is the award-winning, New York Times and internationally bestselling author of Behind Her Eyes. Behind Her Eyes was praised by Stephen King, Joe Hill, Harlan Coben, and The New York Times Book Review, among others. 13 Minutes has been optioned by Netflix. Sarah lives in London.
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