You A Novel

You A Novel by Caroline Kepnes is a reprint edition published by Atria/Emily Bestler Books on June 16, 2015. This 448-page book is written in English and presents a chilling narrative that explores the dark side of obsession in the digital age. The story follows Joe Goldberg, a bookstore employee who becomes infatuated with an aspiring writer named Guinevere Beck. Utilizing social media to track her every move, Joe’s fixation leads him to manipulate circumstances to insert himself into her life, revealing the unsettling dynamics of stalking and control.
Readers will find a gripping exploration of psychological suspense as Joe transitions from a mere observer to an active participant in Beck’s life. The novel delves into themes of vulnerability and manipulation, reflecting the complexities of modern relationships shaped by technology. With its focus on the consequences of obsession and the impact of social media, this book offers a thought-provoking narrative that resonates with contemporary issues.
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“Hypnotic and scary.” —Stephen King
“I am RIVETED, AGHAST, AROUSED, you name it. The rare instance when prose and plot are equally delicious.” —Lena Dunham
From debut author Caroline Kepnes comes You, one of Suspense Magazine’s Best Books of 2014, and a brilliant and terrifying novel for the social media age.
When a beautiful, aspiring writer strides into the East Village bookstore where Joe Goldberg works, he does what anyone would do: he Googles the name on her credit card.
There is only one Guinevere Beck in New York City. She has a public Facebook account and Tweets incessantly, telling Joe everything he needs to know: she is simply Beck to her friends, she went to Brown University, she lives on Bank Street, and she’ll be at a bar in Brooklyn tonight—the perfect place for a “chance” meeting.
As Joe invisibly and obsessively takes control of Beck’s life, he orchestrates a series of events to ensure Beck finds herself in his waiting arms. Moving from stalker to boyfriend, Joe transforms himself into Beck’s perfect man, all while quietly removing the obstacles that stand in their way—even if it means murder.
A terrifying exploration of how vulnerable we all are to stalking and manipulation, debut author Caroline Kepnes delivers a razor-sharp novel for our hyper-connected digital age. You is a compulsively readable page-turner that’s being compared to Gone Girl, American Psycho, and Stephen King’s Misery.
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