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Discover 'Emotionally Weird', a captivating exploration of identity and family dynamics set against the backdrop of the 1970s. This BRAND NEW B-format paperback edition, published by RANDOM HOUSE UK in 2001, features 496 pages of witty storytelling that seamlessly blends humor with poignant reflections on life. As you delve into this hilarious third novel by the bestselling author of 'Life After Life', you’ll accompany Effie and her mother Nora on a unique journey through their ancestral home on a picturesque island off the west coast of Scotland.
Effie, navigating her college life in Dundee, finds herself reflecting on her uninspiring relationship with Bob, a student living in perpetual inertia, while trying to uncover family secrets kept by her mother. As the narrative unfolds, Effie faces eerie occurrences: mysterious followings, a wave of novel-writing, and the enigma of a yellow dog. These intriguing elements highlight Kate Atkinson's ability to weave a rich tapestry of humor and emotion, drawing readers into her inventive world.
Whether you're a fan of campus novels or stories steeped in Scottish culture, ‘Emotionally Weird’ stands out as an essential read. Experience the thrills of a compelling literary work that has intrigued readers and critics alike, hailed by ‘The Scotsman’ for its Dickensian and Shakespearean depth. Don't miss this opportunity to add this remarkable book to your collection today! Fast shipping is available for all orders, ensuring that you receive this gem quickly and efficiently.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780552997348
Format: B-format paperback
Year: 2001
Publisher: RANDOM HOUSE UK
Pages: 496
Description:
The hilarious third novel by the number one bestselling author of Life After Life - the ultimate 1970s campus novel.
From the NUMBER 1 bestselling author of BIG SKY and TRANSCRIPTION
On a peat and heather island off the west coast of Scotland, Effie and her mother Nora take refuge in the large mouldering house of their ancestors and tell each other stories.
Nora, at first, recounts nothing that Effie really wants to hear, like who her father was - variously Jimmy, Jack, or Ernie. Effie tells of her life at college in Dundee, where she lives in a lethargic relationship with Bob, a student who never goes to lectures, seldom gets out of bed, and to whom the Klingons are as real as the French and the Germans (more real than the Luxemburgers).
But strange things are happening. Why is Effie being followed? Why is everyone writing novels? Is someone killing the old people? And where is the mysterious yellow dog?
'Sends jolts of pleasure off the page...Kate Atkinson's funniest foray yet...it is a work of Dickensian or even Shakespearean plenty' SCOTSMAN
'A brilliant and profoundly original writer' DAILY TELEGRAPH
Effie, navigating her college life in Dundee, finds herself reflecting on her uninspiring relationship with Bob, a student living in perpetual inertia, while trying to uncover family secrets kept by her mother. As the narrative unfolds, Effie faces eerie occurrences: mysterious followings, a wave of novel-writing, and the enigma of a yellow dog. These intriguing elements highlight Kate Atkinson's ability to weave a rich tapestry of humor and emotion, drawing readers into her inventive world.
Whether you're a fan of campus novels or stories steeped in Scottish culture, ‘Emotionally Weird’ stands out as an essential read. Experience the thrills of a compelling literary work that has intrigued readers and critics alike, hailed by ‘The Scotsman’ for its Dickensian and Shakespearean depth. Don't miss this opportunity to add this remarkable book to your collection today! Fast shipping is available for all orders, ensuring that you receive this gem quickly and efficiently.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780552997348
Format: B-format paperback
Year: 2001
Publisher: RANDOM HOUSE UK
Pages: 496
Description:
The hilarious third novel by the number one bestselling author of Life After Life - the ultimate 1970s campus novel.
From the NUMBER 1 bestselling author of BIG SKY and TRANSCRIPTION
On a peat and heather island off the west coast of Scotland, Effie and her mother Nora take refuge in the large mouldering house of their ancestors and tell each other stories.
Nora, at first, recounts nothing that Effie really wants to hear, like who her father was - variously Jimmy, Jack, or Ernie. Effie tells of her life at college in Dundee, where she lives in a lethargic relationship with Bob, a student who never goes to lectures, seldom gets out of bed, and to whom the Klingons are as real as the French and the Germans (more real than the Luxemburgers).
But strange things are happening. Why is Effie being followed? Why is everyone writing novels? Is someone killing the old people? And where is the mysterious yellow dog?
'Sends jolts of pleasure off the page...Kate Atkinson's funniest foray yet...it is a work of Dickensian or even Shakespearean plenty' SCOTSMAN
'A brilliant and profoundly original writer' DAILY TELEGRAPH