Girl

Name: Girl
Brand: Allen & Unwin
SKU: 9780571341184
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By Edna O'Brien

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Girl by Edna O'Brien is a poignant exploration of a young girl's harrowing journey as she navigates the aftermath of abduction by militants in Nigeria. The story delves into themes of resilience, identity, and the struggle for redemption against overwhelming odds, capturing her quest for freedom and a sense of belonging.
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This book may appeal to you if you are drawn to powerful narratives that explore the resilience of the human spirit in the face of adversity. It offers a haunting and immersive storyline that delves deep into the experiences and struggles of a young girl, resonating with those who appreciate profound emotional depth and storytelling.

Girl

The new novel by the legendary Edna O'Brien, author of The Country Girls.

The final novel by the legendary Edna O'Brien, author of The Country Girls.

Description

Longlisted for the 2020 Women's Prize for Fiction

Longlisted for the 2020 Orwell Prize for Political Fiction

A Times, Evening Standard and Financial Times Book of the Year

I was a girl once, but not any more . . .

A young woman, barely more than a girl herself, must learn to survive with a child of her own, in a world which seems entirely consumed by madness.

As she navigates a landscape of terrors and trials, can she find a place of safety within a society blinkered by mistrust and denial?

'Astonishing.' - New Statesman

'Raw and transfixing.' - Observer

'Devastating and moving.' - Daily Telegraph

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Girl by Edna O'Brien is lauded for its profound and moving depiction of resilience, capturing the harrowing yet inspiring journey of a young woman facing unimaginable adversity. Critics praise O'Brien's powerful narrative and empathetic storytelling, highlighting the book's emotional depth and poignant exploration of human strength. The novel is noted for its insightful and sensitive handling of difficult subjects, leaving a lasting impact on its readers.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780571341184

Publisher: Faber & Faber

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 18 June 2020

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Faber & Faber

Edition: Main

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 15.0mm

Width: 130.0mm

Height: 199.0mm

Weight: 197g

Pages: 240

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About the Author

Edna O'Brien has written more than twenty works of fiction. She is the recipient of many awards, including the Irish PEN Lifetime Achievement Award, the American National Arts Gold Medal, the Frank O'Connor Prize and the PEN/Nabokov Award For Achievement in International Literature. Born and raised in the west of Ireland, she has lived in London for many years.