Shut Up You're Pretty

Name: Shut Up You're Pretty
Brand: Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand
SKU: 9781551527550
Price: 34.99 NZD
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By Tea Mutonji

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Summary

Shut Up You're Pretty is a compelling collection of linked short stories focusing on the life of a young Congolese-Canadian woman named Loli. The book delves into her journey of identity, womanhood, and self-discovery as she navigates the complexities of growing up in a new country while confronting personal and societal challenges. Tea Mutonji crafts an evocative narrative that captures moments of vulnerability and resilience with sharp wit and emotional depth.
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Format: Paperback / softback

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You might enjoy this book if you appreciate a collection of poignant short stories that delve into the complexity of identity and the immigrant experience. The author captures the raw, unfiltered emotions of growing up as a young woman navigating life's challenges, making it a compelling read for those interested in intimate, character-driven tales.

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A high-wire collection of darkly humorous stories about a young woman floating in and out of her skin.

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A high-wire collection of darkly humorous stories about a young woman floating in and out of her skin.

A woman contemplates her Congolese traditions during a family wedding; a teenage girl looks for happiness inside a pack of cigarettes; a mother reconnects with her daughter through their shared interest in fish, and a young woman decides on shaving her head in the waiting room of an abortion clinic.

These punchy, sharply observed stories blur the lines between longing and choosing, exploring the narrator's experience as an involuntary one. Tinged with pathos and humour, they interrogate the moments in which femininity, womanness, and identity are not only questioned but also imposed.

Shut Up You're Pretty weaves each vivid tale with a unique voice that captures the complexities of identity and womanhood.

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?

Shut Up You're Pretty by Téa Mutonji is described as a series of interconnected stories offering a vivid and unsettling look into the life of a young woman striving for self-understanding. Characterised by its richly detailed and emotionally resonant prose, the book showcases the author's skill in revealing deep emotions and pain with quick-witted humour and grit.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781551527550

Publisher: Arsenal Pulp Press

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 16 May 2019

Country: Canada

Imprint: Arsenal Pulp Press

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 152.0mm

Height: 203.0mm

Weight: 250g

Pages: 176

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Fiction General Fiction Literary Fiction Tea Mutonji

About the Author

Téa Mutonji is a writer and poet. She has been awarded and published by The Scarborough Fair Magazine in fiction and nonfiction and by the Ontario Book Publishers Organization as a Scarborough Emerging Writer in the 2017 "What's Your Story?" contest. She is currently finishing her minor in Creative Writing. Shut Up You're Pretty is her first book.

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