What a Way to Go

Name: What a Way to Go
Brand: Allen & Unwin
SKU: 9781782397540
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By Julia Forster

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What a Way to Go by Julia Forster is a witty and touching novel set in 1988, centred on a lively twelve-year-old girl navigating the complexities of her parents' divorce. Living between two eccentric homes, she faces the ups and downs of adolescence while seeking stability and understanding in a world full of change and unpredictability. With humour and heart, the story vividly captures the essence of coming of age amidst family upheaval.
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This book may appeal to you if you enjoy coming-of-age stories set in the 1980s, featuring a blend of humour and poignant moments. You'll be captivated by a young girl's perspective as she navigates family changes, friendships, and the challenges of growing up with wit and resilience.

What a Way to Go

A gorgeous, big-hearted debut novel of a young girl tackling the business of growing up while those around her try not to fall apart.

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1988. Twelve-year-old Harper Richardson's parents are divorced. Her mum got custody of her, the Mini, and five hundred tins of baked beans. Her dad got a mouldering cottage in a Midlands backwater village and default membership of the Lone Rangers single parents' club. Harper got questionable dress sense, a zest for life, two gerbils, her Chambers dictionary, and the responsibility of fixing her parents' broken hearts.

Set against a backdrop of high hairdos and higher interest rates, pop music and puberty, divorce and death, What a Way to Go is a warm, wise and witty tale of one girl tackling the business of growing up while those around her try not to fall apart.

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What a Way to Go by Julia Forster is praised as an engaging and touching debut novel. Critics highlight its humour, wit, and emotional depth, with particular admiration for Harper, the vibrant 12-year-old protagonist. Set in the 1980s, it offers a nostalgic and authentic portrayal of adolescence, drawing readers in with its humorous and poignant storytelling. Reviewers commend Julia Forster for crafting an assured and promising start to her writing career, marked by a mix of humour, sensitivity, and insightful commentary on life's complexities.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781782397540

Publisher: Atlantic Books

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 05 January 2017

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Atlantic Books

Edition: Main

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 20.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 224g

Pages: 304

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About the Author

Julia Forster was born and raised in the Midlands. She studied Philosophy and Literature at the University of Warwick and has a Masters in Creative Writing from St Andrews University. While at the University of Warwick, she was awarded the Derek Walcott prize for creative writing. She works in publishing, but has also been a magician's assistant in Brooklyn, a nanny in Milan and a waitress in Chartres. Julia now lives in mid Wales with her husband and two young children.