{"product_id":"common-decency-a-dark-intimate-novel-of-love-grief-and-obsession-9781804991046","title":"Common Decency: A dark, intimate novel of love, grief and obsession","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003eIn Common Decency, two women in Belfast struggle with love and loss, with Lily withdrawing from the world and Siobhán consumed by her affair with a married man. When resentment evolves into something darker, Lily decides to teach Siobhán a lesson. The novel is sharp, funny, and deeply moving, offering excellent company. \u003c\/blockquote\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormat\u003c\/strong\u003e: Paperback \/ softback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLength\u003c\/strong\u003e: 320 pages\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublication date\u003c\/strong\u003e: 27 July 2023\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher\u003c\/strong\u003e: Transworld Publishers Ltd\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e In this dark,compelling and compassionate coming-of-age novel, the lives of a bereaved young woman and her neighbour, consumed by her affair with a married man, entwine in a poignant portrayal of love, obsession, and grief. Susannah Dickey, a phenomenal talent, has crafted a poignant, deft portrayal of love, obsession, and grief in her novel \"Common Decency.\" Elizabeth Day praised the novel as \"such a propulsive joy to read,\" while Megan Nolan described it as \"from the critically acclaimed author of 'Tennis Lessons.'\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn an apartment building in Belfast, two women, Lily and Siobhán, grapple with the sorrows and spectres of love and loss. Since her mother's death, Lily has withdrawn from the world, trapped between grief and anger. She desperately needs to break out of this damaging cycle, but how? Upstairs, Siobhán is consumed by her affair with a married man. Her days revolve around his sporadic texts and rare visits. She barely notices the strange girl who lives below and dawdles in the foyer.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBut Lily is keeping a close eye on her neighbour, whose life seems so much better and more fulfilling than her own. When resentment evolves into something darker and more urgent, Lily decides to teach Siobhán a lesson.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSharp as tacks, extremely funny, and deeply moving, this novel is a testament to the power of storytelling. It is a must-read for anyone who appreciates a well-crafted tale that will leave a lasting impression.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e: 226g\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimension\u003c\/strong\u003e: 128 x 197 x 24 (mm)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eISBN-13\u003c\/strong\u003e: 9781804991046\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Susannah Dickey","offers":[{"title":"Paperback \/ softback","offer_id":44397480378618,"sku":"9781804991046","price":7.31,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0522\/4297\/2845\/products\/1690555913821_book.jpg?v=1690562510","url":"https:\/\/shulphink.com\/products\/common-decency-a-dark-intimate-novel-of-love-grief-and-obsession-9781804991046","provider":"Shulph Ink","version":"1.0","type":"link"}