Show Them a Good Time

Name: Show Them a Good Time
Brand: Allen & Unwin
SKU: 9781526611932
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By Nicole Flattery

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Show Them a Good Time by Nicole Flattery is a collection of witty and sharp short stories that explore modern life through the eyes of unique and complex characters. These narratives delve into themes of identity, relationships, and the absurdity of societal norms, all while balancing humour with poignant observations. The stories offer fresh perspectives and showcase Flattery's distinct voice in contemporary fiction.
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You might enjoy this book if you appreciate quirky, darkly humorous short stories that offer a unique take on modern life. It explores themes of loneliness, identity, and absurdity with a sharp, insightful voice, making it a compelling read for those who enjoy character-driven narratives with a satirical edge.

Show Them a Good Time

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A New Statesman, Irish Times and Guardian Book of the Year

'A masterclass . . . Bold, irreverent and agonisingly funny' – Sally Rooney

A young, broke Irish woman narrates her relationship with a successful comedian in New York; two hapless university students take to the stage in a bid to assert their autonomy; a school teacher makes her way through a series of dead-end dates, gamely searching for love or distraction as the world teeters towards ruin.

The characters in these magnificently accomplished stories are haunted as much by the future as they are by their pasts. Urgent and unforgettable, Show Them a Good Time marks the arrival of a strikingly original new voice in fiction.

‘Demands repeated reading' – Jon McGregor

'Explores difficult questions about self-worth, agency and intimacy with thrilling sharpness' – Sunday Times

'Announces the arrival of a brilliant talent' – Financial Times

Winner of the Irish Book Awards Short Story of the Year 2019

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Nicole Flattery’s Show Them a Good Time is a collection of short stories highly praised for its dark humour, wit, and emotional depth. The stories are described as both funny and sad, characterised by Flattery's unique, sharp prose and surreal narratives. Critics have lauded her as a compelling new voice in Irish literature, drawing comparisons to authors like Sally Rooney and Lorrie Moore for her insight into modern life and millennial culture. The collection is celebrated for its blend of absurdism and realism, capturing the complexities of identity and relationships with both empathy and technical skill.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781526611932

Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 19 March 2020

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 18.0mm

Width: 128.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 185g

Pages: 256

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About the Author

Nicole Flattery’s work has been published in the Stinging Fly, the White Review, the Dublin Review, BBC Radio 4, the Irish Times, Winter Papers and the forthcoming 2019 Faber anthology of new Irish writing. Her story ‘Track’ won the 2017 White Review Short Story Prize. She is twenty-nine years old and lives in Galway.

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