Sin: By the author of DAMAGE, inspiration for the Netflix series OBSESSION (Virago Modern Classics) Paperback – 1 Dec. 2011

I loved this book. It is one of those sheer delights to read where you are transported to another world. I would read it again and again, as I savoured every word, every page. Josephine Hart is gifted in her writing, her imagery and in developing her characters. An unputdownable book in every way.

excellent

Having recently read Damage by the same author I was impatient to read Sin. Sin tells the somewhat disturbing tale of a woman obsessed with her sister with a mixture of love and hatred. The story is extremely readable, in fact I read it in one sitting, but the story is disturbing, and unlike Damage, I found it impossible to relate to Ruth, the main character, and unusually found myself totally disliking her. Both Damage and Sin are sinister tales of lust and spite, and although similar I can’t say that I actually enjoyed Sin, it had no particular outcome and left me feeling uncomfortable. However the book is very well written, and indeed is an easy read, but it tells the tale of an unkind, bitter and twisted individual and is frankly rather depressing. This will not however put me off reading further offerings by the same author, as I greatly appreciate her ability to describe emotion and engross the reader.

This is a replacement for the book I lent to someone who never returned it. It is my favourite book of all time

A good read . It was Chosen by our book group and was generally well recieved

This is a really absorbing page turner which is written in a more engaging style than most. From the beginning it is very difficult to put down.

I read this after finishing Damage - which I enjoyed - and wondered why I had bothered. The writing style is laboured and confusing. The story is ridiculous in the extreme. An overwritten piece of rubbish. Mercifully, it is very short. One to be avoided.

Excellent. Another Josephine Hart classic. How I wish that this wonderful novelist had written more books.