In sixteen sparkling stories, Jan Carson introduces us to worlds
and characters that feel real enough to touch. All of life is here:
the thrill of growing up, the grief when youth is over; first love,
mature love, parenthood and loss - all shot through with profound
compassion, warm wit, and boundless imagination. In 'A Certain
Degree of Ownership', a distracted couple on a beach fail to notice
their baby crawl perilously towards the sea. In 'Troubling the
Water', a rumour spreads at a public swimming pool and chaos
ensues. In 'Fair Play' a dishevelled father loses his two sons in
an adventure park. Every so often, an irresistible suggestion of
the other world will surprise and delight, reaffirming Carson as a
thrillingly original and audacious talent, and making Quickly,
While They Still Have Horses the perfect introduction for readers
new to her work.
General
Imprint: |
Doubleday
|
Country of origin: |
United Kingdom |
Release date: |
April 2024 |
Authors: |
Jan Carson
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Dimensions: |
222 x 138mm (L x W) |
Pages: |
272 |
ISBN-13: |
978-0-85752-990-9 |
Categories: |
Books
|
LSN: |
0-85752-990-0 |
Barcode: |
9780857529909 |
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