Description
Discover the compelling narrative of 'Other Houses,' a captivating novel by Paddy O'Reilly, published in 2022, that delves into the lives of ordinary people navigating the challenges of modern existence. In this beautifully written story, we follow Lily, a dedicated cleaner in inner-city Melbourne, as she scrubs away the remnants of privilege left by others. Alongside her partner Janks, who toils in a local food factory, they strive to break free from their past of poverty and addiction. Together, they dream of a brighter future for their daughter, Jewelee, envisioning a life filled with opportunities, savings, and success rather than struggling with dead-end jobs and overwhelming debt.
'Other Houses' is not just a tale of survival; it explores themes of aspiration, love, and the delicate balance between right and wrong. With its 252 pages filled with lyrical prose, this novel resonates with readers who appreciate deeply observed narratives that tackle class struggles and social issues. Whether you are seeking a thought-provoking read or a heartfelt story about family and hope, this book is for you.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781922626950
Year: 2022
Publisher: Affirm
Pages: 252
Description:
Lily works as a cleaner. She moves through houses in inner-city Melbourne, unseen, scrubbing away the daily residue of other people's privilege. Her partner Janks works the line in a local food factory. With every pay check they inch further away from their former world of poverty and addiction.
Lily and Janks are determined that their daughter Jewelee will have a different life. She'll have a career, not a dead-end job. She'll have savings, not debt. But precarious lives are easily upended. One wrong move throws the family into a situation in which the lines between right and wrong, hope and disappointment, are blurred.
Other Houses is a masterful and tender story about people who live from payday to payday. Acutely observed and lyrical, Paddy O'Reilly's novel paints a haunting picture of class, aspiration and the boundaries we will cross for love.
'Other Houses' is not just a tale of survival; it explores themes of aspiration, love, and the delicate balance between right and wrong. With its 252 pages filled with lyrical prose, this novel resonates with readers who appreciate deeply observed narratives that tackle class struggles and social issues. Whether you are seeking a thought-provoking read or a heartfelt story about family and hope, this book is for you.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781922626950
Year: 2022
Publisher: Affirm
Pages: 252
Description:
Lily works as a cleaner. She moves through houses in inner-city Melbourne, unseen, scrubbing away the daily residue of other people's privilege. Her partner Janks works the line in a local food factory. With every pay check they inch further away from their former world of poverty and addiction.
Lily and Janks are determined that their daughter Jewelee will have a different life. She'll have a career, not a dead-end job. She'll have savings, not debt. But precarious lives are easily upended. One wrong move throws the family into a situation in which the lines between right and wrong, hope and disappointment, are blurred.
Other Houses is a masterful and tender story about people who live from payday to payday. Acutely observed and lyrical, Paddy O'Reilly's novel paints a haunting picture of class, aspiration and the boundaries we will cross for love.