Tangerine
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Horror & Suspense•
Mystery & Crime FictionTangier, Morocco • 1950s
2018
Adult
18+ years
980L
Tangerine by Christine Mangan is a psychological thriller set in 1950s Morocco. The story revolves around Alice, a woman adjusting to her new life, and Lucy, her estranged college friend. Their unexpected reunion leads to unraveling past tensions and hidden secrets. The novel explores themes of friendship, obsession, and identity.
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Tangerine by Christine Mangan is praised for its atmospheric setting and psychological tension, effectively drawing readers into 1950s Tangier. Critics appreciate the well-developed, complex characters and the gripping plot. Some have noted, however, that the pacing can be uneven and the prose occasionally melodramatic. Despite these flaws, it remains a compelling and immersive read.
Fans of psychological thrillers like The Talented Mr. Ripley by Patricia Highsmith or Gone Girl by Gillian Flynn will be captivated by Christine Mangan’s Tangerine. Readers who enjoy suspenseful, character-driven narratives set against exotic backdrops will find this novel gripping and atmospheric.
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The debut novel of Christine Mangan, Tangerine, was inspired by her years of academic study, including a Ph.D. in Gothic literature, and infused with atmospheric tension similar to the psychological thrillers of Patricia Highsmith.
The story is set in the 1950s in Tangier, Morocco, a city that captivated Mangan through its rich and vibrant cultural history, inspiring an atmospheric backdrop for the novel.
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Tangerine was optioned for a film adaptation by G.K. Films, with Scarlett Johansson slated to star and produce, highlighting the novel's immediate impact and cinematic appeal.
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320
Novel • Fiction
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Horror & Suspense•
Mystery & Crime FictionTangier, Morocco • 1950s
2018
Adult
18+ years
980L
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