UNCOMMON RELATIONS
A psychological domestic drama of suspense, hidden and mistaken identities, revelations, confessions, and guilt.
by Rosalind Minett
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Pub Date Nov 28 2019 | Archive Date Oct 08 2020
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Description
Terry's married life explodes when encounters his double.
Other people wake to find they’ve won the lottery or become famous. It’s never him! He dreams of a life more exciting than his tense one with troubled wife, Gudrun, sex only seven times a month, a two-up, two-down home in Colliers Row and a shaky career. But how did he get there?
When his morning commute ends in an astounding encounter with his double - a shinier version of himself - Terry begins a secret search of identity. But opening this Pandora's Box unleashes unruly forces, even within himself. With Gudrun's lumpen sculpture a sinister witness to lurking drama in the home, Terry's known world begins to unravel. His own guilt is bad enough, but what is she keeping from him?
Slow-burning suspense, colourful characters, a labyrinth of dark secrets and irreverent humour weave through this intriguing psychological mystery. If you loved Girl on a Train, this is for you. You'll be dying to learn more!
Advance Praise
KarynH
5.0 out of 5 stars Who should be forgiven? A very unique book in many ways
Reviewed in the United States on January 13, 2020
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I must say that this book is not your regular love story with sweet-savory romance. Uncommon Relations is more of a psychological mystery. It is a book that will make you think deeper of your own personality.When it comes to psychological mystery, Rosaline Minett is certainly one author to watch out for. First, she introduces us to the major character Terry whose life was not all that an interesting one. Then, we meet his lookalike in the train and everything changes.Slowly, we see how the events mess up with Terry’s head and the subsequent chaos it created in his life. While Terry had a lot to deal with personally, his wife was another problem. She was not making life easy for Terry.
This book is really engaging and interesting with a powerful story and good writing style to deliver the work. The Author has really proven that she can be different with this book. There was no attempt at recycling stories we have come across before.I really take interest in how well she has gone with developing and describing her characters in the book. She made it easy to have a deeper relationship with the characters.
Rosaline is certainly a creative and talented author with a lot to offer in the area of storytelling.
V.E.VINE VOICE4.0 out of 5 stars Fascinating Book
Reviewed in the United States on December 23, 2019
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Uncommon Relations: Who Should be Forgiven by Rosalind Minett tackles the popular idea of a doppelganger, a lookalike as it were. In this story it's all about Terry and his doppelganger who he discovers on his way to work. As Terry leads a rather uninspired life, this is quite the news, and the situation proceeds to mess with Terry's head, and create havoc in his life. This becomes a rather complex story with a myriad of permutations and complications. Terry's wife is another conundrum for Terry to deal with. The writing is superb, the author crafting a psychological tale that is both different and engaging. The characters are finely described, and you relate to them on an intimate level. The plot is finessed with aplomb, the author writes with confidence and creativity. Certainly a writer to follow; looking forward to more.
Marcia
5.0 out of 5 stars Very gifted writer that delivers amazing characters
Reviewed in the United States on December 26, 2019
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Rosalind Minnet puts in full display her experience as Psychologist in Uncommon Relations: Who Should be Forgiven?, her “contemporary psychological fiction novel”, to describe it in her own words. The author does a fantastic job in character development and their interactions put in full display their moods, their needs and what they aspire too while allowing some room for something dark to be in the background. Everything seems to be triggered by the random encounter of a doppelganger and it starts a motion of events that will forever affect the life of those involved. Rosalind Minned is a very gifted writer, setting the perfect tone and pace for the reader to be fully immersed in the story and not wanting to stop turning pages. A wonderful novel that will please many."
Available Editions
| ISBN | 9781916068827 |
| PRICE | $3.99 (USD) |
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