Marguerite Valentine

Marguerite Valentine

Books for the Psychologically Minded

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REVIEW: Echo

Bristol author Marguerite Valentine’s new novel Echo documents a young girl’s transition from troubled adolescence to adulthood in uncompromising detail. Stylistically, meanwhile, the book seamlessly melds realism and magical realism. Marguerite took time out of her busy schedule to talk to Bristol/24! 7 – starting with her influences and background and when she began to write. “Thinking about influences on my writing, I realised fairly early on that for many, life is tough, usually because they’ve been dealt a bad hand of cards – but it’s how they play those cards that’s of interest to me. My work and background in...

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REVIEW: Echo

Marguerite Valentine’s novel Echo, transports the reader in the, often irritable, humourus and also painful and tender world of the young adolescent : Echo. Echo, tries to separate from her mother, without the help of a father, who left Echo and her mother when Echo was born. Echo’s efforts to try to find a father figure in the outside world, without having had any experience or capacity to discriminate between seductive and real affection, results in her having to learn from bitter experience, who the people are who have her real interest at heart. For Echo to transform into the adult, who calls herself Anja, she has to learn to listen and develop her own...

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REVIEW: Between the shadow and the soul

*Five Stars* I was lucky enough to meet the author recently and was compelled to read her book as she is such an amazing lady. I was not disappointed. Written with such an amazing insight into a very difficult topic. Marguerite Valentines understanding of the complex nature of the characters makes this book an outstanding read. – L C Lawton Amzon Review

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REVIEW: Between the Shadow and the Soul

*Four Stars* This was gripping and psychologically spooky. I found it hard to put down – and then there were times when I was afraid to turn the page. I don’t want to say to much to give things away but this was a very cleverly crafted book. If you like psychological thrillers, and unusual storylines, you should read this book! – Gail HL Amazon Review

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REVIEW: Between the shadow and the soul

*Five Stars* A beautifully crafted and spirited novel that answers the questions it raises in the opening pages. The central characters live on in my mind and I look forward to a possible sequel? – Anna Schlesinger, Amazon Review

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