Lazy City

Name: Lazy City
Brand: Allen & Unwin
SKU: 9781838859671
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By Rachel Connolly

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Summary

Lazy City by Rachel Connolly is a character-driven novel centred on Erin, a young woman navigating the complexities of life after a personal tragedy. Set against the backdrop of Belfast, the story explores Erin's internal struggles as she grapples with grief, identity, and the search for new beginnings. The narrative is rich in its exploration of human emotions and relationships, capturing the delicate balance of moving forward while holding onto the past.
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This novel may appeal to you if you enjoy character-driven stories that explore the complexities of modern life and the search for meaning. Set against a vibrant city backdrop, it delves into the emotional landscapes of its characters, offering a nuanced exploration of relationships and personal growth. If you appreciate narratives that blend introspection with vivid settings, this could be a captivating read.

An electrifying debut set in Northern Ireland exploring dysfunctional relationships, love and heartbreak as a young woman grieves the loss of her best friend.

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Following the death of her best friend, Erin has to get out of London. Returning home to Belfast, an au pair job provides a partial refuge from her grief and her volatile relationship with her mother. She spends late nights at the bar where her old friend Declan works, and there Erin meets an American academic who is also looking to get lost.

Her unlikely, secretive relationship with religion offers a different kind of sanctuary altogether. Lazy City explores coming of age in a place where everyone is picking up the pieces and belongs to a generation that, at the precipice of climate crisis, isn't going to get the future it was expecting.

A startlingly fresh and original voice—jarringly funny, sometimes cranky, often hungover—Rachel Connolly sharply depicts the strange, meandering aftermath that follows disaster.

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?

Lazy City by Rachel Connolly is praised for its refreshing openness and intelligent insight, infusing discussions with both spontaneity and control. Reviewers highlight its ability to authentically capture the chaos and listlessness of young adulthood, weaving narratives rich in emotional depth and humour. The novel is noted for its charismatic and energetic prose, reflecting on communication challenges after grief, and is admired for its engaging coming-of-age story set in Belfast.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781838859671

Publisher: Canongate Books

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 24 August 2023

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Canongate Books

Edition: Export/Airside - Export/Airside/Ireland

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 21.0mm

Width: 135.0mm

Height: 214.0mm

Weight: 283g

Pages: 288

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About the Author

Rachel Connolly was born in 1993 in Belfast and now lives in London. She has written for the New York Times, New York Magazine, the Guardian and many other publications. She has also featured as a guest to discuss her work on This American Life and several BBC radio programs.