{"product_id":"after-a-dance-selected-stories-9781035024896","title":"After a Dance: Selected Stories","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\"After a Dance\" is a compiled collection of short stories by Bridget O Connor, featuring her memorable characters living on the margin of their lives. The stories are witty, funny, and poignant, capturing the essence of human life at its best and worst. \u003c\/blockquote\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormat\u003c\/strong\u003e: Hardback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLength\u003c\/strong\u003e: 160 pages\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublication date\u003c\/strong\u003e: 15 February 2024\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher\u003c\/strong\u003e: Pan Macmillan\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThese are some of the wildest, most arresting, and just plain brilliant short stories I've read in a long time.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- Roddy Doyle, author of The Woman Who Walked Into Doors\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAfter a Dance is the compiled collection of short stories from acclaimed writer Bridget O Connor, with an exclusive preface from the author's daughter, Constance Straughan.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBridget O Connor was one of the great short story writers of her generation. She had a voice that was viscerally funny and an eye for both the glaring reality and the absurdity of the everyday.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn After A Dance, we meet a selection of O Connor's most memorable characters, often living on the margin of their own lives: from the anonymous thief set on an unusual prize to the hungover best man clinging to what he's lost, to the unrepentant gold-digger who always comes out on top. From unravelling narcissists to melancholy romantics, all human life is here - at its best and at its delightful worst.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThese stories are a testament to O Connor's talent for capturing the essence of human experience in a few words. Her characters are flawed and complex, and their struggles and triumphs are relatable and unforgettable.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhether you're a fan of short stories or just looking for a great read, After a Dance is a must-have. Bridget O Connor's writing is a masterclass in storytelling, and her characters will stay with you long after you've finished the last page.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e: 274g\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimension\u003c\/strong\u003e: 142 x 225 x 21 (mm)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eISBN-13\u003c\/strong\u003e: 9781035024896\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bridget O'Connor","offers":[{"title":"Hardback","offer_id":45195535679738,"sku":"9781035024896","price":12.13,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0522\/4297\/2845\/products\/1708103798950_book.jpg?v=1708111317","url":"https:\/\/shulphink.com\/products\/after-a-dance-selected-stories-9781035024896","provider":"Shulph Ink","version":"1.0","type":"link"}