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Tangerine

Christine Mangan
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Tangerine

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2018

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Christine Mangan

Tangerine

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2018
Book Details
Pages

320

Format

Novel • Fiction

Genre
Historical Fiction

Horror & Suspense

Mystery & Crime Fiction
Setting

Tangier, Morocco • 1950s

Topic
World History
Publication Year

2018

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

Lexile Level

980L

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Super Short Summary

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.

Reviews & Readership

3.3

39,919 ratings

40%

Loved it

39%

Mixed feelings

21%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

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.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Tangerine?

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.

3.3

39,919 ratings

40%

Loved it

39%

Mixed feelings

21%

Not a fan

Fun Facts

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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Book Details
Pages

320

Format

Novel • Fiction

Genre
Historical Fiction

Horror & Suspense

Mystery & Crime Fiction
Setting

Tangier, Morocco • 1950s

Topic
World History
Publication Year

2018

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

Lexile Level

980L

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