Synopses & Reviews
Is evil born in us—or is it bred? That is the question at the heart of this penetrating novel from blockbuster New York Times bestselling author Lisa Scottoline
Bennie Rosato looks exactly like her identical twin, Alice Connelly, but the darkness in Alices soul makes them two very different women. Or at least thats what Bennie believes—until she finds herself buried alive at the hands of her twin.
Meanwhile, Alice takes over Bennies life, impersonating her at work and even seducing her boyfriend in order to escape the deadly mess she has made of her own life. But Alice underestimates Bennie and the evil she has unleashed in her twins psyche. Soon Bennie, in her determination to stay alive long enough to exact revenge, must face the twisted truth that she is more like Alice than she could have ever imagined . . . and by the novels shocking conclusion, Bennie finds herself engaged in a war she cannot win—with herself.
With its blistering speed, vivid characters, and perplexing moral questions, Think Twice is a riveting emotional thriller that will keep readers breathless until the very last page.
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"Van Dyck moves smoothly between the viewpoints of the opposing siblings, juggles the quick pacing of their contest of wit and wills, and emphasizes the story's wry humor." - AudioFile "Reader Jennifer Van Dyck makes Alice come alive in all her nastiness, and we're glad the plot leaves room for a sequel." - Winston Salem Journal
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"Scottoline's intricate plot will keep thriller fans turning those pages."--Library Journal "Scottoline unfolds her story in breathlessly quick cuts...you won't put it down."--Kirkus Reviews "A thriller that feels like an instant classic."--Connecticut Post ". . . the perfect ingredients for gut-wrenching suspense. . . . In expert fashion, Scottoline constructs the anxiety in intense emotional layers; peppering her story with humorous breaks and heartrending moments only to slam readers back into the chilling controversy without warning. Surpassing others in her field, Scottoline's Think Twice is everything thriller fans crave and more." — Suspense Magazine "Think Twice is Lisa Scottolines latest novel, and it is so engaging that I couldnt help but read it in one sitting."--Seattle Post Intelligencer
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"Scottoline's intricate plot will keep thriller fans turning those pages."--Library Journal "Scottoline unfolds her story in breathlessly quick cuts...you won't put it down."--Kirkus Reviews "A thriller that feels like an instant classic."--Connecticut Post ". . . the perfect ingredients for gut-wrenching suspense. . . . In expert fashion, Scottoline constructs the anxiety in intense emotional layers; peppering her story with humorous breaks and heartrending moments only to slam readers back into the chilling controversy without warning. Surpassing others in her field, Scottoline's Think Twice is everything thriller fans crave and more." — Suspense Magazine "Think Twice is Lisa Scottolines latest novel, and it is so engaging that I couldnt help but read it in one sitting."--Seattle Post Intelligencer
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"Scottoline's intricate plot will keep thriller fans turning those pages."--Library Journal "Scottoline unfolds her story in breathlessly quick cuts...you won't put it down."--Kirkus Reviews "A thriller that feels like an instant classic."--Connecticut Post ". . . the perfect ingredients for gut-wrenching suspense. . . . In expert fashion, Scottoline constructs the anxiety in intense emotional layers; peppering her story with humorous breaks and heartrending moments only to slam readers back into the chilling controversy without warning. Surpassing others in her field, Scottoline's Think Twice is everything thriller fans crave and more." — Suspense Magazine "Think Twice is Lisa Scottolines latest novel, and it is so engaging that I couldnt help but read it in one sitting."--Seattle Post Intelligencer
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Praise for Lisa Scottolines Think Twice
“A thriller that feels like an instant classic.” —Connecticut Post
“So engaging [you] cant help but read it in one sitting.” —Seattle Post-Intelligencer
“A pulse-pounding thriller.”—Booklist
“The intricate plot will keep thriller fans turning those pages.” —Library Journal
“Scottoline unfolds her story in breathlessly quick cuts...you wont put it down.” —Kirkus Reviews
“The perfect ingredients for gut-wrenching suspense...In expert fashion, Scottoline constructs the anxiety in intense emotional layers, peppering her story with humorous breaks and heartrending moments only to slam readers back into the chilling controversy without warning. Surpassing others in her field, Scottolines Think Twice is everything thriller fans crave and more.” — Suspense Magazine
Praise for Lisa Scottolines Look Again
“A pulse-racing novel…”—USA Today
“In Look Again, Scottoline resembles a figure skater who...executes a fine sequence of laybacks, sits spins, and double lutzes.”—The Washington Post
“Scottoline is a star!”—Time
“Honest and hugely emotional, with very real characters you care about, and will remember long after you finish this terrific book.”—James Patterson
“Lisa Scottoline scores another bulls-eye with this terrifying thriller.”—Publishers Weekly (starred review)
“Look Again will have faithful fans and new readers singing her praises.”—Library Journal (starred review)
“A surefire winner.”—Booklist
“In Look Again, Scottoline has created a tension that draws the reader in from the first page.”—Deseret News
“Scottoline has set up a plot that will suck readers in—and make them shiver a bit the next time they get a ‘Have You Seen This Child? card in the mail.”—San Antonio Express-News
“Scottolines edgy and emotional thriller proves once again why shes such an accomplished writer…A great read!”—RT Book Reviews
“Scottoline is one of my favorite authors, and here she blends a fascinating premise with tense action.”—Record-Courier
“The great Scottoline gives us a terrific woman at the center of a tangled and terrifying story…As usual, a terrific novel.”—Sullivan County Democrat
“Scottoline moves the story with terrific pace and drama…for any crime fiction reader looking to the bestseller list, the clear choice is Scottoline over Clark and Grisham.”—Toronto Star
“Scottoline keeps the suspense high with short, fast-paced chapters and escalating tension…readers will applaud her strong, appealing heroine. They will also be astonished by the unexpected conclusion.”—Mystery Scene
Synopsis
Unbeknownst to her identical twin Bennie Rosato, Alice Connelly is on the run from her drug-dealing confederates who are trying to kill her. Alice sees only one way out--to become Bennie. Now Bennie must prove who she really is, while Alice ruins her life.
Synopsis
From the blockbuster New York Times bestselling author of Look Again comes a novel that makes you question the nature of evil: is it born in us or is it bred? Bennie Rosato looks exactly like her identical twin, Alice Connolly, but the darkness in Alices soul makes them two very different women. Or at least thats what Bennie believes, until she finds herself buried alive at the hands of her twin.
Meanwhile, Alice takes over Bennies life, impersonating her at work and even seducing her boyfriend in order to escape the deadly mess she has made of her own life. But Alice underestimates Bennie and the evil she has unleashed in her twins psyche, as well as Bennies determination to stay alive long enough to exact revenge.
Bennie must face the twisted truth that she is more like her sister Alice than she could have ever imagined, and by the novels shocking conclusion, Bennie finds herself engaged in a war she cannot win—with herself.
Synopsis
In this heart-pounding thriller, after being buried alive by her twin sister, Bennie Rosato is determined to exact revenge.
Synopsis
From the blockbuster New York Times bestselling author of Look Again comes a novel that makes you question the nature of evil: is it born in us or is it bred? Bennie Rosato looks exactly like her identical twin, Alice Connolly, but the darkness in Alices soul makes them two very different women. Or at least thats what Bennie believes, until she finds herself buried alive at the hands of her twin.
Meanwhile, Alice takes over Bennies life, impersonating her at work and even seducing her boyfriend in order to escape the deadly mess she has made of her own life. But Alice underestimates Bennie and the evil she has unleashed in her twins psyche, as well as Bennies determination to stay alive long enough to exact revenge.
Bennie must face the twisted truth that she is more like her sister Alice than she could have ever imagined, and by the novels shocking conclusion, Bennie finds herself engaged in a war she cannot win—with herself.
Synopsis
From the blockbuster New York Times bestselling author of Look Again comes a novel that makes you question the nature of evil: is it born in us or is it bred? Bennie Rosato looks exactly like her identical twin, Alice Connolly, but the darkness in Alices soul makes them two very different women. Or at least thats what Bennie believes, until she finds herself buried alive at the hands of her twin.
Meanwhile, Alice takes over Bennies life, impersonating her at work and even seducing her boyfriend in order to escape the deadly mess she has made of her own life. But Alice underestimates Bennie and the evil she has unleashed in her twins psyche, as well as Bennies determination to stay alive long enough to exact revenge.
Bennie must face the twisted truth that she is more like her sister Alice than she could have ever imagined, and by the novels shocking conclusion, Bennie finds herself engaged in a war she cannot win—with herself.
About the Author
Lisa Scottoline is the
New York Times bestselling and Edgar Award-winning author of novels including
Look Again, Save Me and
Lady Killer. She has also written collections of humorous essays--
Why My Third Husband Will Be a Dog and
My Nest Isnt Empty, It Just Has More Closet Space--and writes the popular Chick Wit column with her daughter Francesca Serritella for
The Philadelphia Inquirer. She teaches a course called Justice & Fiction at the University of Pennsylvania Law School, her alma mater. There are 25 million copies of her books in print, and she has been published in twenty-five countries. She lives in Pennsylvania with an array of disobedient pets.
Reading Group Guide
Reading Group Questions
1. On the first page, we are told that Bennie and Alice, despite identical DNA, are polar opposites—but are they? Aside from appearance, in what ways are these women "twins"? What traits do they share?
2. Alice was given up for adoption and Bennie was raised by their mother. Who do you think had a better life? Why? What impact do you think this had on the person Alice has become? Do you think Alice uses this as justification for her horrible acts? Does Bennie owe Alice anything? Why or why not?
3. Think Twice asks the question: Is evil born or bred? How does the book explore the question, and how would you answer that question? Do you think there can be evil in a good person, and good in an evil person? Explain. When pushed to the limit, do you think we are all capable of evil? Talk about what might make you do something you would otherwise never do.
4. Both Alice and Bennie have a chance to kill one another, yet neither goes through with it. Why do you think that is?
5. What is the significance of Alices decision to bury Bennie alive? Is it cruel torture, a flash of compassion, or simply an error in judgment? In what ways have they both "buried" each other over the years? Is this act metaphoric of something else?
6. If Valentina had not intervened, do you think Bennie would have shot and killed Alice? Would she have been justified? Would you have forgiven her? Is that the same question? In what way would killing Alice have led to Bennies own destruction?
7. Why is it unsettling to imagine one has a doppelganger, a double, a second self walking the earth? If you found out that you had a twin you had never met, would you feel excited to embrace your long lost sibling, or would you feel threatened by this other you? What impact do you think it would have on your life and close relationships?
8. Mary DiNunzio has worked closely with Bennie for years, yet she was easily fooled by Alice. Why? Why was Mary so inclined to believe Alices impersonation? Was she just distracted by her recent troubles with Anthony, or was she blinded by Bennies new found admiration for her?
9. Speaking of her relationship trouble, what did you think about Marys decision about the house? Did you agree or disagree? Why? Is Anthony old fashioned to want to be the main breadwinner in their relationship, or is that urge to provide in a mans nature? How are disparate salaries playing a role in todays relationships?
10. Is Valentina a real witch or a charlatan? Does she have superpowers or just a good gut instinct? Do you trust your instincts? Have you ever had an experience that led you to believe you might have a sixth sense?