Topics of Conversation

Name: Topics of Conversation
Brand: Allen & Unwin
SKU: 9781788164054
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By Miranda Popkey

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Topics of Conversation by Miranda Popkey explores the fragmented inner world of a woman as she navigates her life through a series of intense and private conversations. This intimate narrative delves into themes of desire, mutual understanding, and the complexities of female relationships, offering an insightful reflection on the stories women exchange about identity and experiences.
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Book Hero Magic created this recommendation. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! IS THIS YOUR NEXT READ?

This book may appeal to you if you enjoy stories that delve deep into the complexity of female relationships and the intricacies of intimate conversations. It is an intriguing exploration of identity and self-perception, perfect for readers who appreciate insightful dialogue and character-driven narratives.

Paperback edition to take a widely acclaimed debut compared to Sally Rooney and Rachel Cusk to a mass readership.

Paperback edition to take a widely acclaimed debut compared to Sally Rooney and Rachel Cusk to a mass readership.

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What is the shape of a life? Is it the things that happen to us? Or is it the stories we tell about the things that happen to us?

From the coast of the Adriatic to the salt spray of Santa Barbara, the narrator of Topics of Conversation maps out her life through two decades of bad relationships, motherhood, crisis and consolation. The novel unfurls through a series of conversations - in private with friends, late at night at parties with acquaintances, with strangers in hotel rooms, in moments of revelation, shame, cynicism, envy and intimacy.

Sizzling with enigmatic desire, Miranda Popkey's debut novel is a seductive exploration of life as a woman in the modern world, of the stories we tell ourselves and of the things we reveal only to strangers.

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Miranda Popkey's Topics of Conversation is often compared to Sally Rooney's work, with its exploration of autonomy and the desire to be wanted. Critics appreciate its examination of female relationships, desire, consent, and anger, showcased through conversations spanning 20 years. The novel's intimate discussions delve into complex emotions with a notable detachment, sparking thoughtful engagement with the fluid lines between attraction and repulsion. The debut is praised for its raw honesty, formal innovation, and sharp intelligence, making it a significant contribution to contemporary fiction.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781788164054

Publisher: Profile Books Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 04 February 2021

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Serpent's Tail

Edition: Main

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 18.0mm

Width: 128.0mm

Height: 196.0mm

Weight: 186g

Pages: 224

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About the Author

Miranda Popkey has written for Harper's Magazine, The New York Review of Books and The New Republic. She lives outside of Boston, Massachusetts. Topics of Conversation is her first novel.