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by Michael Robotham (Goodreads Author)

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Hi Goodreads Community! I have never read any Michael Robotham before and I was wondering what book would be the best to begin with? Thanks for any feedback!

Ann I think Shatter would be a great one to start with. It's quite an intense thriller.…moreI think Shatter would be a great one to start with. It's quite an intense thriller.(less)

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Lindi My take on it (and I'm sure they left it unclear for people to discuss and draw their own conclusions) was that she had a split personality of sorts. …moreMy take on it (and I'm sure they left it unclear for people to discuss and draw their own conclusions) was that she had a split personality of sorts. Maybe she was schizophrenic. But I think at the moment in the church when she was having sex with Creepy Old Dude and she first felt something "slither" into her, was the start of her psychotic break. This other person living in her mind allowed her to escape the trauma of her life when things got too hard.

I don't think she was possessed in the traditional sense since there were no other paranormal elements in the book. But the mind can certainly play tricks that make it seem like someone is. Like her voice coming out not sounding like her own in the hospital.

Someone had mentioned in another thread that Agatha looking into her favorite painting toward the end, envisioning her children with her, was her break from reality. Her mind at that point dissociated itself from reality and created an alternate fantasy world, probably to protect itself and as a result of whatever mental illness she had. Agatha really believes her daughter is coming. She really believes that she's been to Tahiti. It's her new reality - the one she wants.(less)

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This about to be shown on Australian TV I'm guessing as a series? Has anyone else seen this and is it worth watching?

Hannah Doyle Yes, and it's brilliant. Very faithful to the book, aside the fact that it is set in New South Wales, and has a brilliant cast!…moreYes, and it's brilliant. Very faithful to the book, aside the fact that it is set in New South Wales, and has a brilliant cast!(less)

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