Bones & All

Name: Bones & All
Brand: Penguin Random House NZ
SKU: 9781405916264
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By Camille DeAngelis

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Summary

Bones & All by Camille DeAngelis is a haunting and intriguing coming-of-age tale of a young girl grappling with her unusual and dark nature. As she embarks on a journey to find her estranged father and discover her place in the world, she navigates a complex web of isolation, self-discovery, and the yearning for acceptance. The novel combines elements of horror and tender introspection, exploring the themes of identity and belonging.
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Format: Paperback / softback

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This gripping tale blends horror and coming-of-age themes as it explores the unique story of a young girl forced to live on the fringes of society due to her dark compulsion. It may appeal to you if you enjoy stories that delve into the complexities of identity and the search for human connection in the face of alienation.

Bones & All

Abandoned by her mother with only some cash, her birth certificate and the rucksack on her back, a young woman named Maren sets off on a long journey of self-discovery. She doesn't blame her mother for leaving, she's only too aware of the trail of pain and tragedy that lies in her wake, following her like a ghost.

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Beautifully written and utterly absorbing from the first word, this is a haunting coming-of-age novel that's good enough to eat...

Abandoned by her mother with only some cash, her birth certificate, and the rucksack on her back, a young woman named Maren sets off on a long journey of self-discovery.

She doesn't blame her mother for leaving; she's only too aware of the trail of pain and tragedy that lies in her wake, following her like a ghost. Innumerable schools and relocations later, Maren is determined to find the key to who she is, and why she does the things she does.

For Maren has urges that she can't control. Cannibalistic urges. And now she's desperate to take control.

Bones & All by Camille DeAngelis is a gripping tale of identity, survival, and an unspeakable hunger.

Book Hero Magic summarised reviews for this book. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! HOW HAS THIS BEEN REVIEWED?

Bones & All by Camille DeAngelis blends metaphor with the macabre, offering a genuinely entertaining and unique narrative. The novel explores themes of young women's sexuality and self-reliance while delivering an edgy story not to be missed. Maren's character is portrayed as vulnerable yet believable, with a poignant mix of darkness and sweetness. Overall, it's a dark and mesmerizing vision of adolescent desire.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781405916264

Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 26 March 2015

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Penguin Books Ltd

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 20.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 217g

Pages: 304

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About the Author

Camille DeAngelis is the author of several novels for adults?each of them as full of impossible things as The Boy From Tomorrow?as well as a travel guide to Ireland and two more books of nonfiction, Life Without Envy- Ego Management for Creative People and A Bright Clean Mind- Veganism for Creative Transformation. Her young adult novel Bones & All won an Alex Award from the American Library Association in 2016. She lives in Washington, DC.