Never Far From Nowhere (Paperback, New Ed)

A bitter sibling rivalry divides sisters Olive and Vivien, born in London to parents recently arrived from Jamaica. Olive, the older sister, is isolated and unhappy at school. She becomes pregnant at 17, and marries her boyfriend. But the marriage is short-lived, and she soon finds herself back home, depressed and arguing with her mother. In contrast, Vivien, who is very light-skinned, finds it easy to integrate and make friends at school, despite the casual racism of England in the 1970s. Her teenage years encompass Afghan coats and pub rock bands and, ultimately, a bright future at art school. The girls' mother finds it increasingly difficult to arbitrate between the alienated sisters. An insightful story of troubled families and growing pains. (Kirkus UK)

A passionate and perceptive story full of the pain and the humour of growing up, from Andrea Levy, author of the Orange Prize winning SMALL ISLAND and the Man Booker shortlisted THE LONG SONG. NEVER FAR FROM NOWHERE is the story of two sisters, Olive and Vivien, born in London to Jamaican parents and brought up on a council estate. They go to the same grammar school, but while Vivien's life becomes a chaotic mix of friendships, youth clubs, skinhead violence, A-levels, discos and college, Olive, three years older and a skin shade darker, has a very different tale to tell...

General

Imprint:	Headline Review
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Release date:	August 1996
First published:	1996
Authors:	Andrea Levy
Dimensions:	202 x 171 x 17mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback - B-format
Pages:	288
Edition:	New Ed
ISBN-13:	978-0-7472-5213-9
Categories:	Books > Fiction > General & literary fiction > Modern fiction Promotions
LSN:	0-7472-5213-0
Barcode:	9780747252139

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