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
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This book held my interest every step of the way. Outstanding suspense throughout and unpredictable at times. Great depiction of Morocco.
Surprise, surprise. This is full of them. Perhaps a bit to descriptive for me, but the story line is very interesting and the characters are well drawn. When’s the movie?
Two interesting female protagonists, one of whom
Is a sociopath.
I thoroughly enjoyed this book, in a way, it reminded me of “The Great Gatsby” May not be for everyone (but then what book is) but give it a try maybe you’ll like it too.
Very well written
It was a wonderful blend of culture, mystery, and dysfunctional relationships. Ending was perfect; hope there is a follow up!
I have already recommended this to many people.
Great book, reminded me of Alfred Hitchcock-like story.
No one is truly “Happy ever after.
Loved the Book. Once I started reading, I had a difficult time putting it down.
The author chose a very exotic setting but did not capture it well. The characters could have been in Kansas. Morocco is such an overwhelming place for westerners that it always becomes part of the story. She makes one of her characters agoraphobic so she never goes outside. I doubt if the author visited the locale. I didn’t finish the book. My advice: read Paul Bowles instead.
Quite an unexpected ending.
It felt very plot driven, derivative, and the characters weren’t well-developed.
Interesting variation on The Talented Mr. Ripley but Patricia Highsmith set a pretty high bar. Tangerine is not quite up to it. Too many gaps in narrative, unbelievable actions that happen magically “offscreen”, etc. Maybe next book will be better.
A little too predictable.
Very reminiscent of Patricia Highsmith, the author builds a noir atmosphere, Tangier being the perfect setting. However the fragility of Alice makes the story and it’s ending too chilling despite the climate. It left me with a sour tangerine taste.
I really liked this novel!
very poor, not interesting
Depressing read, although cleverly done.
I became irritated and bored with the way the protagonist kept going back to the mysterious and abusive friend, I quit the book 1/2 way through