Slug
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See moreThe bestselling collection of poetry and prose from the Ted Hughes Award winning author of Nobody Told Me
THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER
An intoxicating mixture of poetry and prose, Slug is a taboo-busting delight. SCOTSMAN
One of the best poets we have – MATT HAIG
She writes with honesty, conviction, humour and love – KAE TEMPEST
The new collection of poetry and prose from the Ted Hughes Award-winning author of Nobody Told Me.
From Finnish saunas and soppy otters to grief, grandparents and Kellogg's anti-masturbation pants, Slug is a book which holds a mirror lovingly up to the world, past and present, through Hollie's driving, funny, hopeful poetry and prose. Slug is about the human condition: of birth and death and how we manage the possibilities in between.
The inimitable words of poet/goddess Hollie McNish once again hold up honest, damn funny and refreshing takes on the everydayness of our lives. . . . Never have we needed her more – STYLIST
Hollie always articulates exactly how I feel – CHARLY COX
A tribute to life itself – RED
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?
Slug by Hollie McNish is a captivating blend of poetry and prose that tackles themes of motherhood, gender, and everyday life with raw honesty and humour. Reviewers praise McNish for her direct and relatable style, blending wit and warmth with a challenging examination of societal norms. Her work is described as moving and thought-provoking, making readers feel understood and seen, with a mixture of comedic and touching moments.
Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9780349726366
Publisher: Little, Brown Book Group
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 03 February 2022
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Fleet
Audience: General / adult, Tertiary education, Professional and scholarly
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 34.0mm
Width: 126.0mm
Height: 196.0mm
Weight: 397g
Pages: 496
About the Author
Hollie McNish is an award-winning poet based between Cambridge and Glasgow. She is the author of the Sunday Times bestsellers, Slug and Lobster, the Ted Hughes Award-winning Nobody Told Me and poetry collections Plum, Cherry Pie and Papers. She has also adapted Greek tragedy Antigone, and co-wrote Offside, a play, with fellow poet Sabrina Mahfouz. She loves writing.
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