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People Person

From the bestselling author of Queenie and the writer of BBC’s Champion
By Candice Carty-Williams
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People Person by Candice Carty-Williams is a compelling exploration of family, identity, and self-discovery. The story follows Dimple Pennington, whose life takes an unexpected turn when her estranged siblings and their shared charismatic yet flawed father come back into her life. As these half-siblings navigate their complicated relationships, they uncover hidden truths and form unexpected bonds that test their understanding of family and belonging.
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You might enjoy this book if you're drawn to stories about complex family dynamics and unexpected reunions. It delves into the lives of half-siblings brought together by their larger-than-life absent father, exploring themes of identity, connection, and the bonds that shape us. If you appreciate narratives that blend humour with emotional depth, this could be a compelling read for you.

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People Person

From the Sunday Times bestselling author of QUEENIE comes a propulsive story of heart, humour, homecoming, and about the truest meaning of family you can get when your dad loves his jeep more than he loves his children.

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From the Sunday Times bestselling author of Queenie comes a propulsive story of heart, humour, homecoming.

People Person is a triumph. Caleb Azumah Nelson

Wonderful. Marian Keyes

I loved it. Sara Collins

IF YOU COULD CHOOSE YOUR FAMILY...

YOU WOULDN'T CHOOSE THE PENNINGTONS.

Dimple Pennington knew of her half siblings, but she didn't really know them. Five people who don't have anything in common except for faint memories of being driven through Brixton in their dad's gold jeep, and some pretty complex abandonment issues.

Dimple has bigger things to think about. She's thirty, and her life isn't really going anywhere. An aspiring lifestyle influencer with a terrible and wayward boyfriend, Dimple's life has shrunk to the size of a phone screen. And despite a small but loyal following, she's never felt more alone.

That is, until a catastrophic event brings her half siblings Nikisha, Danny, Lizzie, and Prynce crashing back into her life. And when they're all forced to reconnect with Cyril Pennington, the absent father they never really knew, things get even more complicated.

From the Sunday Times bestselling author of Queenie comes a propulsive story of heart, humour, homecoming, and about the truest meaning of family you can get when your dad loves his jeep more than he loves his children.

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The book is described as a warm and funny novel that delves into the dynamics of five half-siblings who navigate their relationships as adults. Reviewers praise it for its emotional intelligence, humour, and the portrayal of family complexities. The novel is also celebrated for bringing to life the microaggressions faced by black individuals and the authentic depiction of modern British society. Readers appreciate the memorable characters and the deft blending of poignant and comedic moments.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781409180128

Publisher: Orion Publishing Co

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 27 April 2023

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Trapeze

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 28.0mm

Width: 128.0mm

Height: 196.0mm

Weight: 257g

Pages: 368

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About the Author

Candice Carty-Williams was born in 1989, the result of an affair between a Jamaican cab driver and a dyslexic Jamaican-Indian receptionist. She is a journalist, screenwriter, and author of the Sunday Times bestselling Queenie, a book described as 'vital', 'disarmingly honest' and 'boldly political'. In 2016, Candice created and launched the Guardian and 4th Estate BAME (black, Asian and minority ethnic) Short Story Prize, the first inclusive initiative of its kind in book publishing. As a journalist she has written for the Guardian, i-D, Vogue International, every iteration of the Sunday Times, BEAT Magazine, Black Ballad and more. She will probably always live in South London. She can be found on Twitter and Instagram at @CandiceC_W.

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