The Girl on the Stairs is the 5th psychological crime thriller by Scottish author Louise Welsh.[1] The book was first published in 2012 by publisher John Murray. Welsh's first novel, The Cutting Room, won several literary prizes. [2]
 2012 Hardback Edition | |
| Author | Louise Welsh |
|---|---|
| Language | English |
| Genre | Crime/Literary fiction |
| Publisher | John Murray (UK) |
Publication date | 2012 |
| Publication place | Scotland |
| Media type | Print (hardcover and paperback) E-book |
| Pages | 278 (hardback) |
| ISBN | 978-1-84854-648-6 (hardback) |
| Preceded by | Naming the Bones |
Plot summary
editThis psychological thriller is set in Berlin. It revolves around the central character, Jane, who has recently moved from Glasgow to the city with her lover Petra. As Jane adjusts to her new life and pregnancy she becomes curious about the neighbour’s daughter Anna, the arguments she hears through the wall and Anna’s strange appearance on the stairs.[3]
Critical reception
editAs the plot unravels, this latest psychological thriller from Louise Welsh leaves the reader constantly guessing between what is real and what could be Jane’s imagination. According to one reviewer, Welsh skilfully moulded the plot into some fresh and horrible terrain." [4] The Guardian and Observer reviewer described this novel as a "psychologically potent cross between The Yellow Wallpaper and Rear Window.".[3]
Other Works by Louise Welsh
edit- The Cutting Room (2002)
- Tamburlaine Must Die (2004)
- The Bullet Trick (2006)
- Naming The Bones (2010)
References
edit- Welsh, Louise (2 August 2012), The Girl on the Stairs (1st hardcover ed.), John Murray ISBN 978-1-84854-648-6
- ^ Mathieson, Amy. "Book review: The Girl On The Stairs, Louise Welsh", The Scotsman, 29 July 2012. Retrieved on 1 August 2012.
- ^ "Louise Welsh", British Council. Retrieved on 1 August 2012.
- ^ a b Tripney, Natasha "The Girl on the Stairs by Louise Welsh - Review", The Guardian The Observer, 4 August 2012. Retrieved on 9 August 2012.
- ^ Donaldson, Brian "Louise Welsh - The Girl on the Stairs", The List, Issue 699, 18 July 2012. Retrieved on 1 August 2012.