Other People's Clothes

A Novel

De: Calla Henkel

Narrado por: Lauryn Allman

Two American ex-pats obsessed with the Amanda Knox trial find themselves at the nexus of murder and celebrity in glittering late-aughts Berlin in this “hugely entertaining” (The New York Times) debut with a wicked sense of humor.

“Darkly funny, psychologically rich and utterly addictive... [a] harrowing tale of twisty female friendships, slippery identity and furtive secrets.” —Megan Abbott, best-selling author of The Turnout

Hoping to escape the pain of the recent murder of her best friend, art student Zoe Beech finds herself studying abroad in the bohemian capital of Europe—Berlin. Rudderless, Zoe relies on the arrangements of fellow exchange student Hailey Mader, who idolizes Warhol and Britney Spears and wants nothing more than to be an art star.

When Hailey stumbles on a posting for a high-ceilinged, prewar sublet by well-known thriller writer Beatrice Becks, the girls snap it up. They soon spend their nights twisting through Berlin’s club scene and their days hungover. But are they being watched? Convinced that Beatrice intends to use their lives as inspiration for her next novel, Hailey vows to craft main-character-worthy personas. They begin hosting a decadent weekly nightclub in the apartment, finally gaining the notoriety they’ve been craving. Everyone wants an invitation to “Beatrice’s.” As the year unravels and events spiral out of control, they begin to wonder whose story they are living—and how it will end.

Other People’s Clothes brilliantly illuminates the sometimes dangerous intensity of female friendships, as well as offering an unforgettable window into millennial life and the lengths people will go to in order to eradicate emotional pain.

No, thanks.

It’s definitely different. That’s the only good thing I have to say. Story itself was written well and the narrator did a good job, but the story… blah.
Weird. Slow. Not for me.
Wish I hadn’t finished it. Or purchased it to begin with. I had hoped to be riveted.

Engrossing comedic mystery

I loved this novel. it was suspenseful in a 'Gone Girls' type mystery. The characters are well fleshed in. At the final climax, there is such urgency when I was rooting for the heroine.

Every night you miss in Berlin

Hard to put down, a lil psychological thriller, a lil murder mystery, a lot of drugs and parties, all mixed in with Berlin in 2008. It also deals with mental health and eating disorders.

None of the characters are very likable, lots of paranoia, toxic friendships, elitists art schools, and bright and centre, there is flashy bold Berlin. I also thought it has very long chapters.

A rec nonetheless

Deliciously fabulous, gritty, biting, thrilling, cosmopolitan and artsy

This was everything! Loved the characters, the Berlin backdrop, how the plot took us on a wild ride

the ending was jaw dropping

fast read with so many interesting plot points. i would recommend for anyone in a reading slump!

Awesome!!!

10/10!! Awesome book. Beautifully written, so compelling, and the narrator did an amazing job on this production.

Wack

Tbh I thought it was going to be more of a thrill. This book was so so so slow. Like I got bored with in the first chapter but I hate to not finish a book so I kept going. To me I feel it just relates how girls are lowkey jealous of one another on a way. But over all the story was just lame and it was a waste like nothing really happens…

Many people

Different chapters with the change in personalities and the way the story evolved into the show much more

Deserves more listens

Chose this book blindly. Hidden gem.
Listened in one day while cleaning my office. Enjoyed.

The Best Kind of Book

When I saw the reviews for this book, it became apparent readers either loved or loathed it. It is cerebral and has the makings of a modern antihero classic. If you love The Bell Jar, Catcher in the Rye, or other books where the protagonist does not think or behave exactly as we would… this is the book for you! You with be simultaneously loathing and rooting for Zoe Beech.

I bought the book 4 months ago based on the interesting title and cover. I read it in bursts but wouldn’t call it a “page turner” but after finishing it, I couldn’t stop thinking about it. Recently I used an Audible credit to give it a listen and the narrator did not disappoint!

This book isn’t for everyone youthful promiscuity, pride, and irresponsibility abound with a couple of bizarre twists you will not see coming!

Spoiler alert: if eating disorders are a trigger, this book is NOT for you.