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Berlin Syndrome by Melanie Joosten
Berlin Syndrome is a compelling literary thriller.
Australian Book Review
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, Books + Publishing
Berlin Syndrome is a beguiling psychological dance.
Canberra Times
In language that's hypnotic and sparse, Joosten's remarkable first novel demands to be guzzled in one sitting.
Courier Mail
Begs to be guzzled in one sitting.
Daily Telegraph
This gripping psycho-thriller has put the talented Melbourne writer on our radar big time.
Grazia
Joosten’s debut novel is a taut and intimate psychological thriller … an unflinching examination of power dynamics in a relationship.
Literary Minded
[Joosten’s] frank evocative depiction of what happens when loneliness and obsession collide makes for a striking debut novel.
North & South Magazine
Startling yet understated ... Joosten writes with authority and restraint, uncommon attributes for a first-time novelist.
Patrick Allington, SA Weekend Magazine
A gripping, well-written, undisputedly strong novel.
Louise Swinn, Saturday Age
Elegantly written, especially difficult given the subject matter.
Sunday Age
A psychological thriller of the highest order, this is a strong first showing. More, please.
Sunday Herald Sun
A true psychological thriller.
Sunday Tasmanian
[A] haunting debut novel.
Sydney Morning Herald
An impressive debut.
Vogue Australia
Capture[s] the psychodynamics of a generation that is just emerging into its own on the page. I look forward to seeing what she does next.
Weekend Australian
Joosten excavates the psychology of captivity — its fear, smells, delusions and helplessness — in relentless detail and with considerable skill.
Fiona McGregor
Australian Book Review
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, Books + Publishing
Berlin Syndrome is a beguiling psychological dance.
Canberra Times
In language that's hypnotic and sparse, Joosten's remarkable first novel demands to be guzzled in one sitting.
Courier Mail
Begs to be guzzled in one sitting.
Daily Telegraph
This gripping psycho-thriller has put the talented Melbourne writer on our radar big time.
Grazia
Joosten’s debut novel is a taut and intimate psychological thriller … an unflinching examination of power dynamics in a relationship.
Literary Minded
[Joosten’s] frank evocative depiction of what happens when loneliness and obsession collide makes for a striking debut novel.
North & South Magazine
Startling yet understated ... Joosten writes with authority and restraint, uncommon attributes for a first-time novelist.
Patrick Allington, SA Weekend Magazine
A gripping, well-written, undisputedly strong novel.
Louise Swinn, Saturday Age
Elegantly written, especially difficult given the subject matter.
Sunday Age
A psychological thriller of the highest order, this is a strong first showing. More, please.
Sunday Herald Sun
A true psychological thriller.
Sunday Tasmanian
[A] haunting debut novel.
Sydney Morning Herald
An impressive debut.
Vogue Australia
Capture[s] the psychodynamics of a generation that is just emerging into its own on the page. I look forward to seeing what she does next.
Weekend Australian
Joosten excavates the psychology of captivity — its fear, smells, delusions and helplessness — in relentless detail and with considerable skill.
Fiona McGregor