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Hideous Kinky
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Hideous Kinky
Two little girls are taken by their mother to Morocco on a 1960s pilgrimage of self-discovery. For Mum, it is not just an escape from the grinding conventions of English life but a quest for personal fulfilment; her children, however, seek something more solid and stable amidst the shifting desert sands.
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Hideous Kinky tells the story of two little girls taken by their mother to Morocco on a 1960s pilgrimage of self-discovery. For Mum, it is not just an escape from the grinding conventions of English life but a quest for personal fulfilment. Her children, however, seek something more solid and stable amidst the shifting desert sands.
'Just open the book and begin, and instantly you will be first of all charmed, then intrigued and finally moved by this fascinating story.' — Spectator
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Esther Freud's Hideous Kinky is lauded as a whimsical and evocative narrative, capturing the essence of childhood through a lens of heartfelt experiences. The novel is praised for its ability to be funny and appealing, with a delightful lightness and charm that captivates readers. Critics highlight Freud's skill in portraying adult complexities from a child's perspective, rendering the tale both genuine and endearing.
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ISBN: 9780140174120
Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 25 February 1993
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Penguin Books Ltd
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 12.0mm
Width: 130.0mm
Height: 197.0mm
Weight: 152g
Pages: 208
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About the Author
Esther Freud was born in 1963 and lives in London. Her previous novels are Hideous Kinky, which was made into a film starring Kate Winslet, Peerless Flats, Gaglow and The Wild.
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