One of Us: The Story of a Massacre and its Aftermath by ?sne Seierstad (English)

Description: One of Us by Åsne Seierstad, Sarah Death Inspiration for the Netflix Film 22 July - directed by Paul Greengrass - and in the tradition of In Cold Blood, the account of a massacre and a gripping portrait of evil, by the author of The Bookseller of Kabul. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description On 22 July 2011 Anders Behring Breivik killed 77 of his fellow Norwegians in a terrorist atrocity that shocked the world. ONE OF US is the definitive account of the massacres and the subsequent trial. But more than that, it is the compelling story of Anders Breivik and a select group of his victims. As we follow the path to their inevitable collision, it becomes clear just what was lost in that one day.SHORTLISTED FOR THE CWA NON-FICTION DAGGER 2015 Notes Now in paperback, this is an account of the massacres perpetrated by Norwegian extremist Anders Behring Breivik in July 2011, and his subsequent trial. He murdered 77 fellow Norwegians in an atrocity that shocked the world. A chilling portrait of a killer... brilliant Guardian Back Cover From the Author of the International Bestseller, The Bookseller of Kabul On 22 July 2011 Anders Behring Breivik killed 77 of his fellow Norwegians in a terrorist atrocity that shocked the world. One of Us is the definitive account of the massacres and the subsequent trial. But more than that, it is the compelling story of Anders Breivik and a select group of his victims. As we follow the path to their inevitable collision, it becomes clear just what was lost in that one day. Brilliant ... shows how "evil" is not born but created ... A gripping psychological study, beautifully told Independent on Sunday The narrative unfolds with the dark logic of a serial killer novel ... masterful Daily Telegraph What emerges as Seierstad pieces together the evidence from police and court transcripts, from survivors, from Breiviks mother, is in part a more literary version of The Day of the Jackal The Times This is journalism at its very best ... undoubtedly Seierstads most powerful narrative to date Sunday Times SHORTLISTED FOR THE CWA NON-FICTION DAGGER 2015 Flap From the Author of the International Bestseller, The Bookseller of Kabul On 22 July 2011 Anders Behring Breivik killed 77 of his fellow Norwegians in a terrorist atrocity that shocked the world. One of Us is the definitive account of the massacres and the subsequent trial. But more than that, it is the compelling story of Anders Breivik and a select group of his victims. As we follow the path to their inevitable collision, it becomes clear just what was lost in that one day. Brilliant ... shows how "evil" is not born but created ... A gripping psychological study, beautifully told Independent on Sunday The narrative unfolds with the dark logic of a serial killer novel ... masterful Daily Telegraph What emerges as Seierstad pieces together the evidence from police and court transcripts, from survivors, from Breiviks mother, is in part a more literary version of The Day of the Jackal The Times This is journalism at its very best ... undoubtedly Seierstads most powerful narrative to date Sunday Times SHORTLISTED FOR THE CWA NON-FICTION DAGGER 2015 Author Biography Asne Seierstad was born in 1970 and studied Russian, Spanish and the History of Philosophy at Oslo University. An internationally bestselling author, she has also received numerous awards for her journalism. She has worked as a war correspondent across the world, including Russia, China, Iraq and Afghanistan. Her second book, The Bookseller of Kabul, has sold over two million copies and the paperback was in the Sunday Times top ten for over a year. Her other critically acclaimed works include A Hundred and One Days: A Baghdad Journal and The Angel of Grozny. Following the atrocities in Oslo and Utoya in July 2011, she attended the trial of Anders Breivik and then began work on One of Us, which became a European bestseller. All of Asne Seierstads books are published by Virago. Prizes Short-listed for CWA Non Fiction Dagger 2015 (UK) Long Description On 22 July 2011 Anders Behring Breivik killed 77 of his fellow Norwegians in a terrorist atrocity that shocked the world. ONE OF US is the definitive account of the massacres and the subsequent trial. But more than that, it is the compelling story of Anders Breivik and a select group of his victims. As we follow the path to their inevitable collision, it becomes clear just what was lost in that one day.SHORTLISTED FOR THE CWA NON-FICTION DAGGER 2015 Promotional "Headline" Inspiration for the Netflix Film 22 July - directed by Paul Greengrass - and in the tradition of In Cold Blood , the account of a massacre and a gripping portrait of evil, by the author of The Bookseller of Kabul . Description for Sales People Hugely acclaimed on first publication, and shortlisted for the CWA Non-Fiction Dagger 2015 Details ISBN1844089185 Pages 544 Publisher Little, Brown Book Group Year 2016 Translator Sarah Death ISBN-10 1844089185 ISBN-13 9781844089185 Format Paperback Publication Date 2016-02-04 Media Book Imprint Virago Press Ltd Subtitle The Story of a Massacre and its Aftermath Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom DEWEY 363.32509481 Short Title One of Us Language English UK Release Date 2016-02-04 Translated from Norwegian Illustrations No illustrations Author Sarah Death Audience General NZ Release Date 2016-03-21 AU Release Date 2016-03-21 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:97277960;

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