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In the tradition of ROOM, comes a debut about a mom desperate to find help for her young daughter, whose disturbing behavior grows increasingly dangerous
Synopsis:
Suzette is unable to form a bond with her seven-year-old daughter, who cannot—or will not—speak. Ever since Hanna was a baby, she felt rejected by her. It’s as if the child hates her, leaving Suzette very frightened.
Alex wants to believe his wife’s accounts of their daughter’s cruel and unusual behavior, but he’s never seen anything but her love. Is Hanna just a naughty girl whose antics reveal intelligence, creativity, maybe even charm? Or is she actually trying to kill her mother?
A powerhouse, razor-sharp novel of psychological suspense from blazing new talent Zoje Stage, Baby Teeth raises more questions than it answers—and will leave you guessing until its shocking conclusion.
Book Excerpt:
Read an excerpt on the publisher's website!
Review:
I have to admit, I had a hard time with this book- it swings love/hate it very easily, and you can change your mind, many times through out the book, if you keep with it. The story is told from alternating viewpoints of both Hanna and Suzette, so the reader has a clearer picture of what is happening. Can a 7 yr old be this manipulative? Yes, indeedy! In my line of work I have seen it, but it will come as a complete shock to most readers. But unlike other books who deal with a similar dysfunction, this one doesn't seem to try to find the reason, and that's probably where most of my hate came in. I'm sure it will be the talk of the Summer, but not sure if it's for everyone.
About the Author:
Zoje Stage lives in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Baby Teeth is her first novel.
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