Careless

Name: Careless
Brand: Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand
SKU: 9781398700109
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Longlisted for the Women’s Prize for Fiction 2022

By Kirsty Capes

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In Careless by Kirsty Capes, 15-year-old Bess navigates the complexities of adolescence while living in foster care. Her world is shaken when she faces an unexpected challenge, prompting her to reevaluate relationships and her understanding of family and belonging. The novel explores themes of love, identity, and resilience in a heartwarming yet poignant manner.
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Book Hero Magic created this recommendation. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! IS THIS YOUR NEXT READ?

This book may appeal to you if you enjoy immersive stories about coming-of-age experiences and navigating difficult circumstances. It's a heartfelt narrative exploring themes of friendship, identity, and resilience, providing an insightful perspective on life from a fresh and captivating voice.

Careless

Searing, poignant, insightful and achingly funny, Careless is an upmarket coming-of-age novel like no other, celebrating female friendship and the enduring hope to follow our dreams against all odds. Perfect for fans of Queenie by Candice Carty-Williams, Normal People by Sally Rooney and Everything I Know About Love by Dolly Alderton.

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A COSMOPOLITAN, BBC, STYLIST, DAILY MAIL, GOOD HOUSEKEEPING and GUARDIAN BEST BOOK PICK FOR 2021!

‘Astounding. Heart-breaking but hopeful, and a fresh new voice’ PANDORA SYKES

‘Moving and beautifully written’ LIBBY PAGE

‘A rare new talent’ THE GUARDIAN

‘A book that deserves to be a huge hit’ STYLIST

‘The literary equivalent of gold dust’ BENJAMIN ZEPHANIAH

Sometimes it's easy to fall between the cracks...

At 3.04 p.m. on a hot, sticky day in June, Bess finds out she's pregnant.

She could tell her social worker Henry, but he's useless.

She should tell her foster mother, Lisa, but she won't understand.

She really ought to tell Boy, but she hasn't spoken to him in weeks.

Bess knows more than anyone that love doesn't come without conditions.

But this isn't a love story...

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Kirsty Capes' Careless has been praised for its energetic prose and compelling narrative, capturing the raw and real essence of growing up in care. The characters are vivid and the story is described as both moving and beautifully observed. The novel offers a fresh voice through its engaging narration, making it an important and empathetic read.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781398700109

Publisher: Orion Publishing Co

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 03 March 2022

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Orion

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 26.0mm

Width: 126.0mm

Height: 194.0mm

Weight: 237g

Pages: 336

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About the Author

Kirsty Capes works in publishing and, as a care leaver, is an advocate for better representation for care-experienced people in the media. She recently completed her PhD which investigates female-centric care narratives in contemporary fiction, under the supervision of 2019 Booker prize-winner, Bernardine Evaristo. Careless is her first novel.

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