Weak Teeth

Name: Weak Teeth
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SKU: 9781846976308
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By Lynsey May

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Weak Teeth by Lynsey May delves into the complexities of facing one's anxieties and insecurities. It follows the protagonist as she navigates relationships, family dynamics, and personal growth, ultimately examining the challenges of confronting one's vulnerabilities in a modern world. This engaging narrative deftly balances humour and sincerity to explore universal themes of self-discovery.
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You might enjoy this book if you're drawn to character-driven stories with a blend of humour and heartfelt emotion. It's great for those who appreciate narratives exploring family dynamics and the personal struggles of navigating relationships.

Weak Teeth

Weak Teethis awonderfully astute portrait of a messed-up family coping with mental illness, grief, difficult relationships and toothache, told with verve and originality.A captivating debut from Edinburgh-based writer Lynsey May, for fans ofSally Rooney, Meg Mason and Marian Keyes.

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Ellis's life has crumbled without warning. Her boyfriend has fallen in love with someone else, her job's insecure, her bank account's empty, and she has a mouthful of unreliable teeth. Forced back to her childhood home, there is little in the way of comfort. Her mum is dating a younger man (a dentist, no less) and is talking of selling the house. Her sister, Lana, is furious all the time, and a distant cousin has now arrived from the States to stay with them.

During a long, hot Edinburgh summer, Ellis's world spins out of control. She's dogged by toothache, her ex won't compensate her for the flat, and somehow she's found herself stalking his new lover on Facebook.

Will Ellis realise before it's too late that the bite she was born with is worth preserving?

Weak Teeth by Lynsey May offers a compelling journey of self-discovery as Ellis navigates the chaos of her unraveling life.

Book Hero Magic summarised reviews for this book. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! HOW HAS THIS BEEN REVIEWED?

Lynsey May’s Weak Teeth is heralded as a darkly humorous and emotionally resonant debut that explores the complexity of human relationships, trauma, and vulnerability with a refreshingly original voice in Scottish writing. Reviewers praise its engaging narrative laced with compassion and wit, offering a blend of lightness and depth that promises a gripping and thought-provoking read. The novel receives acclaim for its incisive observations and compelling storytelling, leaving readers eager for more from May.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781846976308

Publisher: Birlinn General

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 04 May 2023

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Polygon An Imprint of Birlinn Limited

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 20.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 349g

Pages: 272

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About the Author

Lynsey May lives, loves and writes in Edinburgh. She won first place in the Fresh Ink novel contest in 2020, a Scottish Book Trust New Writers Award in 2013, a Robert Louis Stevenson Fellowship in 2015 and a spot as Cove Park's Emerging Scottish Writer in 2016. Her short fiction has been published in various journals and anthologies, including The Stinging Fly, Gutter, New Writing Scotland and Banshee. Weak Teeth is her first novel.

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