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Berlin. The once-divided city still holds its share of secrets.
One afternoon, near the site of the Berlin Wall, backpacker Clare meets charismatic local Andi. There is an instant attraction, and when Andi invites her to stay, Clare thinks she may finally have found somewhere to call home.
But when Clare wakes up in Andi's apartment, she discovers that the door is locked. And it soon becomes clear that he has no intention of letting her go. Clare begins to wonder if it's really love that Andi is searching for -- or something else altogether.
Berlin Syndrome is a closely observed and gripping psychological thriller that shifts between Andi's and Clare's perspectives, revealing the power of obsession, the fluidity of truth, and the kaleidoscopic nature of human relationships.
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'A gripping, well-written, undisputedly strong novel.'
--Louise Swinn "Saturday Age "'A courageous and exciting debut ... Berlin Syndrome is an intelligent novel, and Joosten is masterful in her descriptions of the loneliness that can be found both in a foreign city full of strangers and in an apartment shared by two people.'
--Eloise Keating "Bookseller & Publisher "'Startling yet understated ... Joosten writes with authority and restraint, uncommon attributes for a first-time novelist.'
--Patrick Allington "SA Weekend magazine "'Joosten excavates the psychology of captivity -- its fear, smells, delusions and helplessness -- in relentless detail and with considerable skill.'
--Fiona McGregor'A psychological thriller of the highest order, this is a strong first showing. More, please.'
--Sunday Herald Sun'Joosten's debut novel is a taut and intimate psychological thriller ... an unflinching examination of power dynamics in a relationship.'
--Literary Minded'An impressive debut.'
--Vogue Australia'Begs to be guzzled in one sitting.'
--Daily Telegraph'Berlin Syndrome is a compelling literary thriller.'
--Australian Book Review'[A] haunting debut novel.'
--Sydney Morning HeraldMelanie Joosten works at the National Ageing Research Institute in Melbourne. She is also the author of a book of essays on aging, A Long Time Coming, and one other novel, Gravity Well.
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