Death in Her Hands
Death in Her Hands by Ottessa Moshfegh, published by Vintage in 2021, is a novel that explores the unsettling journey of a woman named Vesta. While walking her dog in the woods, she discovers a disturbing handwritten note that leads her into a deep obsession with the mysterious figure of Magda, whose fate is shrouded in ambiguity. This edition spans 258 pages and is presented in English, offering readers a blend of horror, mystery, and psychological intrigue.
As Vesta grapples with her newfound fixation, the narrative delves into themes of isolation and the stories we construct to navigate our realities. The book intertwines elements of the occult and supernatural, creating a chilling atmosphere that challenges perceptions of truth and deception. Readers will find a darkly humorous and razor-sharp exploration of the human psyche, making this a thought-provoking addition to the literary and thriller genres.
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‘This is a story about what might happen when a woman takes charge… A glorious visceral mystery’ The Times
While on her daily walk with her dog in the woods near her home, Vesta comes across a chilling handwritten note. Her name was Magda. Nobody will ever know who killed her. It wasn’t me. Here is her dead body.
Shaky even on her best days, Vesta is also alone, and new to the area, having moved here after the death of her husband. Her brooding about the note grows quickly into a full-blown obsession- who was Magda and how did she meet her fate?
From the Booker-shortlisted author of Eileen comes this razor-sharp, chilling and darkly hilarious novel about the stories we tell ourselves and how we strive to obscure the truth.
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PRAISE FOR DEATH IN HER HANDS–
‘Routinely hailed as one of the most exciting young American authors working today’ Guardian
‘A new kind of murder mystery’ New Yorker
‘Dark, devious’ Observer
‘A fine line between shocking realism and the absurd’ New Statesman
‘A brilliant off-kilter detective story’ Evening Standard
‘A beautiful novel’ Sunday Times
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