Sister by Rosamund Lupton

This book spent fourteen weeks on the Sunday Times bestseller list and was the fastest selling debut of 2010 by a British author.  I found it a compelling read and I really liked Rosamund Lupton’s style of writing.  It is at times dark, just what you need for a psychological thriller.  The story is about Beatrice as she searches for the truth about the disappearance of her younger sister Tess.  It is written in the form of a letter from Beatrice to Tess.   It is a powerful technique as the reader glimpses the emotional depth to the sister’s relationship. As Beatrice pieces together the puzzle of Tess's disappearance, she is amazed to discover how little she really knew about her sister’s life.  The letter form of narrative is interspersed with narrative in the present tense as Beatrice is interviewed by Mr Wright, a Crown Prosecution Service lawyer.  The narrative techniques used enhance the overall effect of the story.  I was a little disappointed with the ending.

I can't wait to read Rosamund Lupton's next novel, Afterwards.