1 / 4The Sea Sisters by Lucy Clarke
The Sea Sisters is a novel by Lucy Clarke about Katie, whose younger sister Mia is found dead in Bali. Following clues in Mia’s travel journal, Katie retraces her final months and investigates the circumstances of her death, putting their relationship under pressure.
At a glance
- A mystery unfolds through Katie’s search for answers about Mia’s death in Bali.
- Mia’s travel journal guides Katie through the final months of her sister’s life.
- The story combines a family relationship under strain with a search for the truth.
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Pros and cons
Pros
- The journal-led investigation gives the story a clear, travel-based narrative thread.
- The sisters’ complicated bond is central to the mystery rather than a separate subplot.
Technical specifications
8 specifications| Publisher | HarperCollins |
|---|---|
| Publication date | 9 May 2013 |
| Language | English |
| Print length | 400 pages |
| ISBN-10 | 0007481349 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-0007481347 |
| Weight listed | 282 g |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 12.9 x 2.6 x 19.8 cm |
Who is it for?
Customer reviews on Amazon
- 5 stars
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Customer feedback describes an engrossing, emotional story, with praise for the writing, the present-day narrative and flashbacks, and the portrayal of complicated sisterly bonds. Readers also mention a late twist. For buyers drawn to the journal-led investigation and Katie and Mia’s relationship, those reported reactions suggest the emotional family story is as prominent as the mystery. Ratings are mostly positive, though aggregate scores alone do not explain less favourable experiences.
Positive themes
- Customers praise the engaging story and writing style.
- Feedback highlights the emotional treatment of the sisters’ relationship.
- Customers describe the book as engrossing and mention a twist near the end.
Frequently asked questions
What is The Sea Sisters about?
Katie retraces her sister Mia’s travels using entries from Mia’s journal after Mia is found dead in Bali, and tries to uncover what happened.
Who wrote The Sea Sisters?
The listing identifies Lucy Clarke as the author.
How long is the listed edition?
The product details give a print length of 400 pages.
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