A novel. "Marnie and her little sister Nelly have always been different. Marie leads a life of smoking, drinking and drugs: Nelly enjoys playing the violin, eating cornflakes with Coke and reading Harry Potter. But on Christmas Eve, the sisters have to join forces and put their differences aside. And when Lennie, the old guy next door, starts to get suspicious, it's only a matter of time before their terrible secret is revealed."

This was great reading right from the start, couldn't put it down. The mutual loyalty of Marnie and Nelly comes across beautifully, and they both have a voice of their own. I was a bit disappointed by the ending, which stretched the suspension of my disbelief a bit, but probably this wouldn't have been a bestseller without something like it.

I'd like to put this in Kirjan vuosi 2015 challenge. Perhaps number 23, as I did read this within 24 hours? Can't see this in any other of the categories I've still left.

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Thank you oofiri for the wishlist book (beautiful label, btw). I will read it and pass it on to lukutuoli.

The first chapters were a bit depressing, but once I got started it was difficult to put this book down. Beautiful book even though the story itself wasn't that nice. Three different points of view made it even more interesting.

Next stop lukutuoli.

Sounds good! Thanks for fulfilling my wish, oofiri, and thanks to Piiku for sending the book with a colourful, enjoyable bookmark!

I loved this story which was macabre, brutal and weird, but lovable and beautiful as well! Marnie and Nelly are interesting characters, and their relationship is touching. The beginning of this book reminded my of The Cement Garden by Ian McEwan, which I've also liked a lot :)

I'll send this book as a wishlist surprise next.

Next to Sparkish as a wishlist surprise. I hope you'll enjoy it as much as I did :)

KTMC 2017 # 25

Thank you so much for this surprise RABCK, which arrived safe and sound today. Very much appreciated! Loved the postcard too :)