Description
Discover 'First Love,' a captivating novel shortlisted for the Baileys Women's Prize for Fiction 2017, that intricately explores the complexities of modern relationships. This compelling story follows Neve, a talented writer in her mid-30s, who finds herself reflecting on her tumultuous past as she navigates her life with Edwyn, her much older husband. With 176 pages filled with poignancy and raw emotion, this book delves into themes of love, sacrifice, and the scars left by childhood experiences. Neve's journey is punctuated by memories of her bullying father, her self-absorbed mother, and fleeting romances that shaped her identity. Whether you're a lover of contemporary literature or seeking insightful stories about love and conflict, 'First Love' promises a profound reading experience that will resonate with you long after you turn the last page.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781783783243
Year: 2017
Publisher: Granta
Pages: 176
Description:
SHORTLISTED FOR THE BAILEYS WOMEN'S PRIZE FOR FICTION 2017
Neve is a writer in her mid-30s married to an older man, Edwyn. For now they are in a place of relative peace, but their past battles have left scars. As Neve recalls the decisions that led her to this marriage, she tells of other loves and other debts, from her bullying father and her self-involved mother to a musician who played her and a series of lonely flights from place to place.
Drawing the reader into the battleground of her relationship, Neve spins a story of helplessness and hostility, an ongoing conflict in which both husband and wife have played a part. But is this, nonetheless, also a story of love?
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781783783243
Year: 2017
Publisher: Granta
Pages: 176
Description:
SHORTLISTED FOR THE BAILEYS WOMEN'S PRIZE FOR FICTION 2017
Neve is a writer in her mid-30s married to an older man, Edwyn. For now they are in a place of relative peace, but their past battles have left scars. As Neve recalls the decisions that led her to this marriage, she tells of other loves and other debts, from her bullying father and her self-involved mother to a musician who played her and a series of lonely flights from place to place.
Drawing the reader into the battleground of her relationship, Neve spins a story of helplessness and hostility, an ongoing conflict in which both husband and wife have played a part. But is this, nonetheless, also a story of love?