NATIONAL BESTSELLER
“A juicy melodrama cast against the sultry, stylish imagery of North Africa in the fifties.” —The New Yorker
The last person Alice Shipley expected to see since arriving in Tangier with her new husband was Lucy Mason. After the accident at Bennington, the two friends—once inseparable roommates—haven’t spoken in over a year. But there Lucy was, trying to make things right and … a year. But there Lucy was, trying to make things right and return to their old rhythms. Perhaps Alice should be happy. She has not adjusted to life in Morocco, too afraid to venture out into the bustling medinas and oppressive heat. Lucy—always fearless and independent—helps Alice emerge from her flat and explore the country.
But soon a familiar feeling starts to overtake Alice—she feels controlled and stifled by Lucy at every turn. Then Alice’s husband, John, goes missing, and Alice starts to question everything around her: her relationship with her enigmatic friend, her decision to ever come to Tangier, and her very own state of mind.
Tangerine is a sharp dagger of a book—a debut so tightly wound, so replete with exotic imagery and charm, so full of precise details and extraordinary craftsmanship, it will leave you absolutely breathless.
Optioned for film by George Clooney’s Smokehouse Pictures, with Scarlett Johansson to star
more
Christine Mangan has a great future in front of her. Her style is very reminiscent of Highsmythe, which is a good thing.
Loved this book, which takes place in Morocco – Tangiers to be exact, hence the title Tangerine. It’s an intriguing build in an exotic setting about the relationship between two women, flashbacks to their mysterious past in the USA and present in Tangiers. I love literary mysteries so this was totally my cup of tea.
Very reminiscent of Hitchcock. Kept me on my toes.
I found Tangerine an uncomfortable read. Without giving the plot away, be prepared for a female Mr. Ripley. And unlike Ripley, the target is somewhat sympathetic. But I plowed through to the end. Most likely you will too.
Disappointed in ending ….
While it may have been well written, I found the story depressing.
Hugely disappointing. All the hype and incredibly poorly written. The story was just ok. it never quite got off the ground. I felt like “yeah, yeah, so ok, then what?” the whole time. One of those books you keep thinking something needs to happen and it never does. Also, I found it annoying that the author gave us zero sense of the fabulous setting she chose for the story. It’s Morocco for gosh sakes (think Casablanca) and all we really learn about it is that it’s hot. It’s very hot. It’s “crushing” hot. Oh yeah and there’s some shady-looking guys around. I wanted atmosphere.
Anyway, not a book for me. Maybe the film will be better??
I just couldn’t get into this book. I like quirky characters but i couldn’t find any intriguing about these two. The translation seemed a bit stilted and I couldn’t get past all the inappropriate capitalizations.
I loved the setting.
Exotic, intricately plotted and beautifully written.
The reviews promised a lot, but for me it never delivered. The plot felt overly contrived, the characters unlikable and the descriptions of Tangier as unimaginative as a basic travel brochure.
Interesting story
I couldn’t put this book down! It captures the human psyche in its most vulnerable form, and I found the story quite fascinating. What is real and what is illusion? And can any of us trust ourselves to remember how things truly happened when we’re distracted or under duress? Good read!
Good summer read. Entertaining, but nothing deep or intriguing.
A great tead
Not my favorite.
disappointing not the read I was expecting
Moody and compelling. One of the best I’ve read in a long time.
Similar story to The Talented Mr. Ridley. Read that, not this.
The characters are interesting but not all so good. Envy, jealousy, resentment are all drivers in this story and allow for the manipulation of those who are open, accepting, vulnerable and generous in spirit. Good but really creepy.