Sea State

Name: Sea State
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By Tabitha Lasley

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Sea State by Tabitha Lasley is a captivating memoir exploring life on oil rigs. The narrative intertwines the author's personal experiences with observations about the lives of the men working offshore. It's a raw and immersive portrayal of isolation, camaraderie, and the complex dynamics of the oil industry set against the backdrop of the North Sea.
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You might enjoy this book if you are interested in the complexities of human relationships and are captivated by the life of offshore oil workers. The author's journey offers a unique, personal insight into a gritty world where isolation, masculinity, and vulnerability intersect, making it a compelling read for those fascinated by biographies that delve into the emotional truths behind tough exteriors.

Sea State

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Sea State marks the arrival of a gifted and exciting new voice’ — Jon McGregor, author of Reservoir 13

SHORTLISTED FOR THE GORDON BURN PRIZE
SHORTLISTED FOR THE PORTICO PRIZE
A GUARDIAN BEST BOOK OF 2021

‘It’s extraordinary. It takes you places so few books do’ — Observer

‘Acidic, addictive reporting with a fictional veneer. Sea State’s writing alone is worth the admission price’ — Financial Times

Tabitha Lasley left her job, her relationship and London, and headed to Aberdeen to meet offshore oil rig workers. She wanted to see what men are like with no women around. She soon finds out what she is like with no one else around, save for itinerant men who spend half their lives stranded in the middle of the sea. Alone, and contemplating the wreckage of her former life, she dives into a relationship with the first rig worker she meets, a reckless affair that lays them both bare.

‘She has the skill, a Joan Didion kind of skill, of inflecting non-fiction material subjectively, a habit of assessing situations via her nervous system’ — Andrew O’Hagan, author of Mayflies

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Sea State by Tabitha Lasley is highly praised for its stunning prose and compelling narrative. It's described as a breathtaking memoir that combines autobiography with journalism, exploring love, masculinity, and hazardous work environments. Reviewers commend Lasley's skill in creating powerful, moving stories with hard-edged clarity, likening her writing to that of Joan Didion. The book is seen as an extraordinary and addictive read, offering an original perspective on often overlooked lives.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780008390976

Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 03 February 2022

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Fourth Estate Ltd

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 15.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 170g

Pages: 240

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Biography & Memoir Business Biographies Education & Reference General Fiction Literary Fiction Non-Fiction Tabitha Lasley

About the Author

Tabitha Lasley was a journalist for ten years. She has lived in London, Johannesburg and Aberdeen. This is her first book.