For You And Only You

A darkly humorous tale of obsession and ambition

Caroline Kepnes author

Format:Paperback

Publisher:Simon & Schuster Ltd

Published:11th Apr '24

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In For You And Only You, Joe Goldberg's writing ambitions lead him down a dark path of obsession and moral ambiguity, challenging his notions of love and success.

In For You And Only You, Joe Goldberg returns with a new ambition: to become a successful writer. Having traded in his book-selling days, Joe enrolls in a prestigious writing fellowship at Harvard, believing he has finally found a space where talent reigns supreme. However, he quickly discovers that the competition is fierce, filled with privileged peers who are already published and distinguished. Joe's dreams of a happy ending seem to slip away as he navigates this elite literary world.

Amidst the challenges, Joe encounters Wonder—a fellow writer who shares his passion for literature but lacks the conventional credentials. They bond over their mutual disdain for pretensions, and Joe believes they could be literary soulmates. However, Wonder's commitment to the writing life wavers, leaving Joe feeling frustrated. He is determined to support her at any cost, even if it means sacrificing his own artistic integrity. Joe's affection for Wonder pushes him into dark territories, where he contemplates taking extreme measures to help her succeed.

Caroline Kepnes masterfully weaves a tale that explores the darker sides of ambition and vulnerability. In For You And Only You, the line between love and obsession blurs, revealing how far one might go to create their own version of a happy ending. As Joe's journey unfolds, readers are left questioning the true cost of love and success.

Praise for Caroline Kepnes and the You series:  

‘Kepnes gleefully portrays the most back-stabbing seminar yet, dropping literary names with abandon as she twists the plot . . . Joe Goldberg might be a narcissistic, manipulative, murderous, utterly unreliable narrator, but he's damn entertaining’ -- Kirkus Review (starred review)

‘Within this intensity, [Joe's] snark-laden observations about ego, love, and loyalty ring true’ -- Booklist

‘Hypnotic and scary . . . totally original’ -- Stephen King

‘I will read anything she writes. . . . One of the smartest, most insightful writers out there’ -- Nicola Yoon

‘Delicious . . . It's Kepnes' wit and style that keep you coming back’ -- Lena Dunham

‘That peerless author who makes me laugh and glance over my shoulder on the very same page’ -- Jessica Knoll

‘I absolutely loved it. It’s completely addictive, razor-sharp writing from Kepnes. Internet creeping at its most darkly humorous. Joe’s back, and this time it’s definitely real love’ -- Catherine Steadman

‘As irresistible and as blisteringly acid as ever. Horrible and glorious’ -- Catriona Ward

‘Magnificent’ -- Guardian 

‘Joe Goldberg has become a cultural mainstay. . . . Kepnes has mastered the likable villain’ --Rolling Stone

‘Everyone's favorite stalker’ --Entertainment Weekly

‘Chilling . . . dangerously clever’ --USA Today

‘Beautifully crafted . . . will give you chills’ --People

‘Caroline Kepnes must be some kind of storytelling sorcerer. How else can Joe Goldberg — stalker, creep, multiple-murderer, blamer of everyone else but himself, a “long overdue book, the one you never thought was coming” — be such an entertaining narrator? Even Tom Ripley, Patricia Highsmith’s famously amoral character (a clear inspiration for Kepnes), could be enjoyed at a third-person remove, unlike the in-your-face immediacy of Joe’s blinkered perspective . . . brilliant’  -- The New York Times Book Review

‘Kepnes waggishly satirizes the publishing industry, and her outsized characters’ egos and anxieties lay the foundations for delightfully deranged plot twists . . . Joe’s stream-of-consciousness narration engages throughout, rendering readers both confidante and accomplice. Kepnes reliably entertains’ -- Publishers Weekly 

ISBN: 9781471191961

Dimensions: 198mm x 130mm x 27mm

Weight: unknown

448 pages