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Everyone I Know is Dying

By Emily Slapper
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Everyone I Know is Dying by Emily Slapper presents a searing narrative that plunges deep into the complexities of modern existence, capturing the raw truth of mental health struggles and the often suffocating demands of contemporary life. The novel follows Iris, a young woman navigating a... Read More
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'I hope the lights are on when we finally have sex so he can see how young I am compared to his wife.'

A razor-sharp, honest, uncompromising and bleakly funny literary debut novel for 2024, perfect for fans of Coco Mellors and Meg Mason!

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Everyone I Know is Dying by Emily Slapper presents a searing narrative that plunges deep into the complexities of modern existence, capturing the raw truth of mental health struggles and the often suffocating demands of contemporary life. The novel follows Iris, a young woman navigating a tempestuous world filled with professional ambition, complicated relationships, and the haunting spectre of depression. Iris is astute and observant, yet grapples with the feelings of emptiness that dog her at every turn.

Despite her outward appearances of success and control, Iris finds herself entrapped in a tumultuous affair with her boss. The electric thrill of her clandestine encounters is juxtaposed against the banality of her everyday life, as she observes her co-workers conforming to unhealthy routines that mirror her internal chaos. This dissonance reaches a crescendo when Iris is offered a promotion — a vindication of her efforts that paradoxically fills her with despair rather than triumph.

As Iris's depression looms large, she struggles to reconcile her professional achievements with her internal unrest. The support from her well-meaning friends and family feels oppressive, trapping her in a relentless cycle of expectations and disillusionment. Torn between the steadfast yet unexciting George and the aloof Patrick, she finds herself drawn to choices that promise not solace, but anguish.

Emily Slapper crafts an unflinching and darkly comedic exploration of the pressures faced by young women today. Her narrative deftly exposes the intricate tangles of mental health struggles and the toxic patterns that can evolve from romantic and sexual entanglements. Everyone I Know is Dying resonates deeply with anyone who's ever felt the weight of societal expectations or battled their own inner demons. It is a must-read for fans of novels like Sorrow and Bliss or Cleopatra and Frankenstein.

Readers have praised the book for its incisive portrayal of mental health and its poignant, relatable content:

"An important, electric portrayal of mental health."
"Brutally relatable."
"One of the most powerful books I've ever read."
"Brilliantly written by an outstanding new literary talent."
"Words struggle to express the enormity and the power it holds."
"Raw, relentless, revelatory."

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780008629137

Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 18 July 2024

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: HQ

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 30.0mm

Width: 153.0mm

Height: 234.0mm

Weight: 480g

Pages: 352

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Contemporary Romance Emily Slapper Fiction General Fiction Literary Fiction Romance

About the Author

Emily Slapper grew up in Northampton before studying Cinema and Photography at the University of Leeds. After graduating she moved to London to work in advertising whilst hoping to one day become a screenwriter. But wanting to write films turned into wanting to write books and so she started a Creative Writing MA at Royal Holloway. Everyone I Know is Dying is her debut novel. In her spare time she loves walking around South East London with her dog, Tina.

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