The Carrier - Ruth Newton

HOW MUCH IS YOUR SUFFERING WORTH?An unmissable, thought-provoking new thriller - this book will blow your mind. Perfect for fans of VOX, The Power and The School for Good Mothers. 'Timely, innovative and fantastically compelling.' PANDORA SYKESWhy should you suffer when she can do it for you?A revolutionary company can free you from your unwanted emotions. Jealousy, grief, despair. If you can afford to, you need never feel them again. In your place is a Carrier – a woman who is paid to process your pain. In a world full of suffering, there is no shortage of demand. But this company has secrets. The true cost of your freedom is a Carrier’s life. Would you let her pay the price?Everyone is talking about The Carrier... 'Smart, absorbing and disturbingly timely.' ERICA WAGNER'A propulsive thriller you'll remember long after the last page. An incredibly accomplished debut.' ASIA MACKAY'A breath-taking debut and essential reading for our times.' EMILY BUCHANAN'Holds no punches - a fast-paced, prescient novel.' JODIE MATTHEWS'An acute allegory for emotional labour, and the subtle yet oppressive toll this gendered reality takes on our lives and bodies.' RACHEL DONALD'I finished this novel in one weekend - loved it.' MARIE O'HARE'Really enjoyed this immersive read. Despite its futuristic premise, the story feels timeless.' FIVE-STAR Reader Review'Wow!! This was a mind blowing...fast paced, addictive, insightful and thought provoking.' FIVE-STAR Reader Revie
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