Taddeo’s writing style is sharp, focused and intense. The opening lines of the book are completely gripping and I read this short extract in one sitting. The main character, Joan, is a strong woman depicted as deprived and I cannot wait to know more about her and her story.
Thanks to the publisher and NetGalley for this extract.

Having LOVED her previous book, this extract from Lisa Taddeo's most recent work showcases her talent for writing engaging and original stories. Starting out with a bang - quite literally -, 'Animal' looks as though it has the capability to be a profound story of struggle, survival and redemption. The world Taddeo depicts is harsh and messy, complicated but full of emotion. I am super excited to see what the rest of the novel holds.

I find myself intrigued by Lisa'Taddeos writing style. Her previous book Three Women described as non fiction reads like a work of fiction.

Animal, her first novel judging merely on the basis of this short early extract reads like extremely descriptive non fiction.

I'm very eager to read this work in full in order to compare the two.

Thanks to the publisher for allowing me to read this sampler of the forthcoming release.

WOW!
Taddeo has managed to grip the reader from the very first line, where she witnesses an ex lover shoot himself in the restaurant where is is eating with another married man. The scene is set, brutal, honest and depraved.
Taddeo drops the backstory to the relationship with a raw sexually charged account. The main character Joan is dark, complex and dangerous. She provokes such an intense reaction right from the beginning, feelings of morbid curiosity, repulsion and admiration. It is easy to see why this is one of the most anticipated reads of 2021! Who is Joan? What happened to her? And what will she do next? I cannot wait 'til release date!

Unfortunately I won't be able to review this fabulous-looking book. I only review hard copy ARC, apologies for the misunderstanding. Many thanks again, much appreciate the opportunity.

I'm very excited about the book coming out, I was a bit let down by the opening as it seemed a bit flat, at least until the end of chapter 1. The style seems to be very similar to Three Women (which I loved) and even the themes are on the same line, so for anyone that loved her previous work, this seems to be a promising one!

I was completely gripped by this excerpt. Taddeo has created an extremely compelling narrator who, from the very first sentence, makes you want to know more about her. This excerpt was both literary and totally thrilling (a great combination, especially with the glut of subpar thrillers in the market of late) and the complicated protagonist's voice is totally unique as she describes watching a death, having sex with a man she isn't attracted to, and all kinds of other things that should be repulsive but, through Taddeo's writing and this character's voice, become riveting. I would love to read this entire book. I was very disappointed when the excerpt ended! (I read and enjoyed Three Women and this book is very different - in a good way!)

Thanks to Bloombury Publishing, NetGalley and the author for the intriguing preview.

I really enjoyed Taddeo's Three Women, and was excited to hear she has a novel coming out. The excerpt of Animal, provided by NetGalley, was a real page turner and I definitely plan to read the book when it's available. The main character reminds a bit of Ottessa Moshfegh's Eileen, someone you both love to hate, and hate to love.

5 stars for the excerpt. Looking forward to more!

Thank you for the opportunity to read this extract.
Punchy and engaging opening chapters written in first person, addressing a mysterious “you”. The main character seems to have a story to tell and I look forward to seeing how she develops.
I have added this to my must reads!

Taddeo is one of those writers who uses their voice incredibly well. The language is sharp and honest, the plot leaves you intrigued over why did her lover kill themselves? Who is the “you” that the narrator is addressing? I’m blown away by this extract alone, so I can’t imagine how explosive the rest of the novel is!

This is the first book I’ve read from Taddeo, I haven’t read her Three Women nonfiction book but I’ve seen the high praise it receives. I was intrigued by the blurb, so thought I’d give this extract a whirl.

Taddeo definitely has a voice, however the writing is overly descriptive and it feels like every thought is on the page. The narrator Joan isn’t likeable, but I’m guessing this is the idea as she’s described as being a sociopath.

I’m not sure if I would pick up the book based on the extract, it seems like Joan is suuuuuper pretty, everyone fancies her and she’s one of these women that tears down other women. I just didn’t gel with her at all unfortunately.

I would definitely recommend this book to fans of ‘Eileen’ and ‘Eleanor Oliphant is Completely Fine’.

This extract was interesting to read! First person narrated and telling a story after the fact, so it felt a bit like a gumshoe detective type story. There was also a bit of a revenge story, where a woman is describing killing someone (or not) and why it happened. Unreliable narrators are one of my favourite plot devices, so I'll be looking out for the full version of this later this year. Thanks for the extract!

I'm familiar with Lisa's raw writing from her previous work (if you haven't check out Three Women). I didn't know she had a new book coming up. This extract gives you just a taste and leave you wanting more! Be sure to mark your calendars and get this one!

This extract starts with a bang, and I can’t wait to read the rest! There’s lots to grip you - the narrator’s lover has just shot himself in a restaurant and she talks about killing someone herself - but I was most intrigued by the unnamed “you” that the first person narrator is speaking to. I need to know more!

Thanks to Netgalley for an early preview of Lisa Taddeo’s new book - Animal.

This is Lisa’s first novel. I was disappointed to get to the end of this preview; I wanted to read more. The story starts out with the main protagonist recalling how a man she had been involved with, shot and killed himself. She doesn’t seem to be affected by this, or even like him very much... there’s reference to a backstory regarding the protagonist and “sociopathic tendencies” later in the book.

I can’t wait to read the book in full. This is a most anticipated read.

This extract was quite shocking and surprising so I will definitely buy the book when it is published.

What an opener! Strange as it may be, I already love this girl and want to know what is going to happen to her. Who is Alice? Who is this John Ford? I need to know more!! Hoping the rest of this book is as good as the beginning!

Ok, I need the full version for sure. I'm very intrigued already after reading just two chapters. I really enjoy self-admitted "depraved" characters and after reading Taddeo's Three Women I think this will be equally enjoyable. I am anticipating its release.

Having read Three Women, I was really looking forward to reading this book.
This extract didn't disappoint, from the opening lines this captured my attention as it was dark, raw, brutal and left me wanting more. This was such a brilliant teaser and I cannot wait to read the full book.

Thanks again to Netgalley and Bloomsbury for the sneak preview.

Having loved Three Women, requesting an early sneak peek at Animal was a no-brainer!

If the opening of the novel is anything to go by, this is going to be a wild ride: we meet Joan, a woman who appears to have had some bad experiences with men (with one recently shooting himself in front of her) and is escaping New York to find a mysterious woman called Alice. She arrives in the sweltering outskirts of LA to a place she has rented, meeting a rapper, Kevin, who lives downstairs.

The tone of this first chapter is oppressive and ominous, but in a way where I was intrigued to see how the rest of the book would play out. I hope to get a full copy so I can find out exactly what happens to Joan!