Description
Discover the captivating debut novel 'You Have to Make Your Own Fun Around Here,' a masterful narrative set in the enchanting backdrop of rural Ireland. This charming coming-of-age tale explores the lives of three inseparable friends, Katie, Maeve, and Evelyn, whose bond is tested by ambition, jealousy, and unexpected changes. Frances Macken's writing is both atmospheric and evocative, taking readers on a journey through the complexities of female friendship and the struggle to hold onto dreams. When a new girl, the stunning Pamela Cooney, arrives from Dublin, the dynamics shift dramatically, and Glenbruff will never be the same.
This brand new paperback edition (ISBN: 9781786078605) is published by Bloomsbury and consists of 288 pages of rich storytelling. With themes of nostalgia, growth, and the bittersweet nature of adolescence, this book is perfect for anyone who enjoys complex characters and heartfelt narratives. A finalist for the 2020 People's Book Prize and highly recommended by the Irish Times and Sunday Independent as a 'Title to Look Out For in 2020,' it offers a fresh perspective on the evolution of friendships and the impact of one's hometown.
For delivery, we ensure that your order arrives promptly and safely. Enjoy a seamless shopping experience with guaranteed satisfaction! Don't miss out on this powerful story—you'll want to share it with friends and discuss its poignant themes long after you turn the last page.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781786078605
Format: B-format paperback
Year: 2021
Publisher: Bloomsbury
Pages: 288
Description:
'This atmospheric debut looks like a rural Irish coming-of-age novel, but it's cleverer, darker, more unreliable.' Daily Mail
A FINALIST FOR THE 2020 PEOPLE'S BOOK PRIZE
AN IRISH TIMES, IRISH INDEPENDENT and SUNDAY INDEPENDENT 'TITLE TO LOOK OUT FOR IN 2020'
Katie, Maeve and Evelyn friends forever, united by their childhood games and their dreams of escaping the tiny Irish town of Glenbruff.
Outspoken, unpredictable and intoxicating, Evelyn is the undisputed leader of the trio. That is, until the beautiful, bold Pamela Cooney arrives from Dublin and changes Glenbruff forever...
Told from Katie's witty, quirky perspective, Frances Macken's debut beautifully captures life in a small town and the power of yearning for something bigger. Filled with unforgettable characters and crackling dialogue, You Have to Make Your Own Fun Around Here takes a keen-eyed look at the complexities of female friendship, the corrosive power of jealousy and guilt, and the way that life can quietly erode our dreams unless we're willing to fight for them.
This brand new paperback edition (ISBN: 9781786078605) is published by Bloomsbury and consists of 288 pages of rich storytelling. With themes of nostalgia, growth, and the bittersweet nature of adolescence, this book is perfect for anyone who enjoys complex characters and heartfelt narratives. A finalist for the 2020 People's Book Prize and highly recommended by the Irish Times and Sunday Independent as a 'Title to Look Out For in 2020,' it offers a fresh perspective on the evolution of friendships and the impact of one's hometown.
For delivery, we ensure that your order arrives promptly and safely. Enjoy a seamless shopping experience with guaranteed satisfaction! Don't miss out on this powerful story—you'll want to share it with friends and discuss its poignant themes long after you turn the last page.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781786078605
Format: B-format paperback
Year: 2021
Publisher: Bloomsbury
Pages: 288
Description:
'This atmospheric debut looks like a rural Irish coming-of-age novel, but it's cleverer, darker, more unreliable.' Daily Mail
A FINALIST FOR THE 2020 PEOPLE'S BOOK PRIZE
AN IRISH TIMES, IRISH INDEPENDENT and SUNDAY INDEPENDENT 'TITLE TO LOOK OUT FOR IN 2020'
Katie, Maeve and Evelyn friends forever, united by their childhood games and their dreams of escaping the tiny Irish town of Glenbruff.
Outspoken, unpredictable and intoxicating, Evelyn is the undisputed leader of the trio. That is, until the beautiful, bold Pamela Cooney arrives from Dublin and changes Glenbruff forever...
Told from Katie's witty, quirky perspective, Frances Macken's debut beautifully captures life in a small town and the power of yearning for something bigger. Filled with unforgettable characters and crackling dialogue, You Have to Make Your Own Fun Around Here takes a keen-eyed look at the complexities of female friendship, the corrosive power of jealousy and guilt, and the way that life can quietly erode our dreams unless we're willing to fight for them.