Widows
Now a major Netflix film
Format:Paperback
Publisher:Zaffre
Published:14th Jun '18
Should be back in stock very soon
This thrilling tale follows three women who, after losing their husbands in a heist gone wrong, decide to take matters into their own hands in Widows.
In Widows, Lynda La Plante delivers a gripping thriller that showcases her mastery of crime drama. The story begins with a botched security van heist that leaves three women as widows, grappling with the sudden loss of their husbands. As they navigate their new reality, they discover that their partners were involved in a dangerous scheme that ultimately led to their demise. This revelation ignites a spark of determination within them, prompting Dolly Rawlins to devise a plan to complete the job her husband started.
As the women band together, they face numerous challenges while preparing for the heist. Their journey is fraught with tension and unexpected twists, as they uncover secrets about their husbands’ involvement and the true nature of their criminal enterprise. With each rehearsal, the stakes rise, and the question of who can be trusted looms large. The narrative explores themes of empowerment, betrayal, and resilience as the women transform from grieving spouses into formidable players in the criminal underworld.
Widows not only captivates with its fast-paced plot but also delves into the emotional complexities of its characters. As they confront their past and redefine their futures, readers are left questioning the boundaries of loyalty and justice. The story culminates in a thrilling climax that will keep you on the edge of your seat, making Widows a memorable addition to the genre of crime thrillers.
This tale of female empowerment, evolution, and enrichment...provides more than enough thrills and plot twists to satisfy any crime novel enthusiast * Library Journal *
Packed with high-tension, fast-paced action, an unforgettable cast of characters, plenty of twists and turns, and La Plante's dark and satirical brand of northern humour, this is crime fiction and excitingly visual storytelling at its best...just when you think you have the dénouement sussed, La Plante delivers a brilliant coup-de-grace in the shape of a gobsmacking twist in the tail. With nostalgia for older readers, and a voyage of discovery for the younger generation, Widows is an exciting summer crime read with a feisty feminist flavour! * Lancashire Evening Post *
With the benefit of hindsight, La Plante was ahead of her time. The idea of a group of women, housewives, living very ordinary lives becoming a heist team was wholly original. Widows has strong social themes about grief (Dolly ironing her dead husband's shirts) and how life goes on after the death of loved ones. Basically showing how women are every bit as determined, fierce and clever as men... Maybe this novel attracted a lot of non-crime readers to the form long before the psychodrama became popular. La Plante wasn't the first crime writing woman to champion the cause of real women in the genre but she gave it a shot in the arm * Nudge Books *
This is classic Lynda La Plante. Widows is simply stunning. There is no one like Dolly Rawlins. Highly recommended * Northern Crime *
A terrific story and a cracking good read * Love Books Read Books *
Quality reading that is exceptionally well told * Woman's Way *
The perfect summer read
* My Weekly *A great book -- Alex Heminsley * BBC Radio 2 *
La Plante writes characters that you can believe in and want to root for and these women are no different. Each one is flawed and vulnerable, as they struggle to come to terms with their new lives without their men. At the heart of the story are themes of survival and friendship and how loss can bring very different people together. A real page-turner stuffed with gasp-out-loud surprises * The Pool *
La Plante's terrific characters and serpentine plotting still deliver a gripping read * Irish Independent *
It's good, dark fun: a feminist noir love child of Thelma and Louise and The Godfather * Kirkus *
ISBN: 9781785763328
Dimensions: 198mm x 129mm x 27mm
Weight: 309g
448 pages