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Discover the enchanting world of **Something Like Breathing**, a captivating novel that delves into the complexities of friendship and self-discovery set against the breathtaking backdrop of a remote Scottish island in the 1950s. **This brand new trade paperback**, released in 2019 by And Other Stories, follows Lorrie, a spirited young girl who finds herself grappling with her new home when her family relocates to an isolated community where her grandfather operates a **whisky distillery**. Amidst the haunting beauty and melancholy of island life, Lorrie forges a connection with Sylvie, an enigmatic girl whose mysterious aura captivates everyone's attention. Explore themes of **identity, loyalty, and the heart’s desires** as their friendship blooms, framed by the struggles of the adults in their lives and the secrets Sylvie harbors. Readers will appreciate the lyrical prose and emotional depth that **Something Like Breathing** offers, making it a must-read for lovers of **literary fiction**. With shipping for this item being free, please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled. ISBN: 9781911508304. Immerse yourself in this luminous debut that has been praised for its beautifully crafted narrative and poignant exploration of human connections.
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: 9781911508304
Format: Trade paperback (US)
Year: 2019
Publisher: And Other Stories
Description:
Friendship blossoms between an enigmatic girl and a whisky distiller's granddaughter on a remote Scottish island.
It's the 1950s, and Lorrie is unimpressed when her family moves to the remote Scottish island where her grandad runs a whisky distillery. She befriends Sylvie, the shy girl next door: 'The slightest smile from Sylvie was a fluffy elephant at the fair. It had to be won with a clear aim,' writes Lorrie. Yet fun-loving Lorrie isn't sure Sylvie's is the friendship she wants to win. As the adults around them struggle to keep their lives on an even keel, the two young women are drawn into a series of events that leave the small town wondering who exactly Sylvie is and what strange gift she is hiding.
'A luminous debut...Something Like Breathingis an auspicious work from a writer unusually skilled with language and subtext. It's a sad, serious, beautiful novel worth diving into head first.' —Katharine Coldiron, The Guardian
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: 9781911508304
Format: Trade paperback (US)
Year: 2019
Publisher: And Other Stories
Description:
Friendship blossoms between an enigmatic girl and a whisky distiller's granddaughter on a remote Scottish island.
It's the 1950s, and Lorrie is unimpressed when her family moves to the remote Scottish island where her grandad runs a whisky distillery. She befriends Sylvie, the shy girl next door: 'The slightest smile from Sylvie was a fluffy elephant at the fair. It had to be won with a clear aim,' writes Lorrie. Yet fun-loving Lorrie isn't sure Sylvie's is the friendship she wants to win. As the adults around them struggle to keep their lives on an even keel, the two young women are drawn into a series of events that leave the small town wondering who exactly Sylvie is and what strange gift she is hiding.
'A luminous debut...Something Like Breathingis an auspicious work from a writer unusually skilled with language and subtext. It's a sad, serious, beautiful novel worth diving into head first.' —Katharine Coldiron, The Guardian