Bright Burning Things

Name: Bright Burning Things
Brand: Allen & Unwin
SKU: 9781526624482
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By Lisa Harding

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Bright Burning Things by Lisa Harding is a powerful exploration of a mother's struggle with addiction and her desperate attempt to reclaim her life and reunite with her young son. Set against a backdrop of personal chaos, the protagonist confronts the haunting memories of her past and the challenges of recovery. This emotionally charged narrative delves into themes of resilience, love, and the fight for redemption.
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You might like this book if you're drawn to compelling stories of personal redemption and resilience. It delves into complex themes of motherhood, addiction, and the struggle for self-discovery, all woven together with vivid emotional depth. If you appreciate character-driven narratives with gripping psychological insights, this might be a perfect fit for your reading list.

Bright Burning Things

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Absolutely dazzling - Marian Keyes

On every page there are little shimmering bombs - Lisa Taddeo, author of Three Women

Quietly devastating... Reminded me repeatedly of Shuggie Bain - Observer

An Observer, Grazia, Irish Times and Irish Independent highlight for 2021

Being Tommy’s mother is too much for Sonya. Too much love, too much fear, too much longing for the cool wine she gulps from the bottle each night. Because Sonya is burning the fish fingers, and driving too fast, and swimming too far from the shore, and Tommy’s life is in her hands.

Once there was the thrill of a London stage, a glowing acting career, fast cars, handsome men. But now there are blackouts and bare cupboards, and her estranged father showing up uninvited. There is Mrs O’Malley spying from across the road. There is the risk of losing Tommy – forever.

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Bright Burning Things has received acclaim for its intense portrayal of a mother's battle with addiction. Critics highlight the novel's mix of heartbreak and hope, its compelling heroine, and its vivid, urgent style. The narrative is praised for its gripping depiction of a life unravelling, offering a stark yet hopeful exploration of recovery and resilience. This work has been compared to renowned novels like Shuggie Bain and Eleanor Oliphant Is Completely Fine, resonating with readers through a powerful combination of dark humour and emotional depth.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781526624482

Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 03 March 2022

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 20.0mm

Width: 128.0mm

Height: 196.0mm

Weight: 220g

Pages: 320

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About the Author

Lisa Harding is a writer, actress, playwright and the author of one previous novel, Harvesting. She lives in Dublin.

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