Description
“Tangerine” is a psychological thriller novel written by Christine Mangan. It was published in 2018 and marks Mangan’s debut novel. The story is set in Tangier, Morocco, in the 1950s and follows the complex relationship between two women, Alice Shipley and Lucy Mason.
The novel begins with Alice, who is living in Tangier with her husband, encountering Lucy unexpectedly. The two women were once close friends and roommates at Bennington College in Vermont. However, their friendship ended in tragedy, leading Alice to flee from Lucy and the memories associated with their past.
As the narrative unfolds, the tension between Alice and Lucy escalates, and the boundaries between reality and imagination become blurred. The exotic and atmospheric setting of Tangier adds to the novel’s sense of mystery and intrigue.
“Tangerine” explores themes of friendship, betrayal, and the impact of the past on the present. The novel has drawn comparisons to psychological thrillers with gothic undertones, and it has been praised for its atmospheric writing and the complexity of its characters.
If you enjoy psychological suspense novels with a strong sense of place and intricate character dynamics, “Tangerine” might be a compelling read for you.
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