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This Is Why We Can't Have Nice Things

This Is Why We Can't Have Nice Things

Short stories

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Publisher's Synopsis

'Excellent' IRISH TIMES
'Witty and biting and brilliant' i PAPER
'Full of dark mischief' EMMA HEALEY
'Hilarious' EMMA JANE UNSWORTH

WINNER OF THE BBC NATIONAL SHORT STORY AWARD


A mother has an unexpected outburst at a corporate therapy session for working parents. A couple finally get time to rekindle their relationship and make an ill-advised home movie. A pregnant film director plots revenge on the actress who betrayed her. A woman deliberately causes conflict at her ex's wedding.

These powerful and funny stories illuminate the lives of untamed women. They explore how society wants us to behave - and what happens when we refuse . . .

FEATURING A BONUS STORY IN PAPERBACK

'Whip-smart' CHRISTIE WATSON
'Humane and very funny' JESSIE BURTON
'Clever and illuminating' LUCY CALDWELL
'Wonderful' DAILY MAIL
'Read it and riot' MARIANNE LEVY

Book information

ISBN: 9781399615914
Publisher: Orion
Imprint: Phoenix
Pub date:
Edition: Short stories
DEWEY: 823.92
DEWEY edition: 23
Language: English
Number of pages: 240
Weight: 238g
Height: 128mm
Width: 198mm
Spine width: 21mm