Eggshells

Vivian is an oddball orphan living in North Dublin with her great aunt. She goes through life doing things in her own peculiar way, but something isn't right. This is a poignant and delightful story of belonging that plays with the myth of the Changeling and takes us by the hand through Dublin.

\n Format: Paperback / softback
\n Length: 272 pages
\n Publication date: 20 September 2018
\n Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers
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Winner of the Rooney Prize 2018, this modern Irish literary gem is a must-read for anyone who has ever felt like an outsider. Described as "inventive, funny, and ultimately moving" by The Guardian, "wildly funny" by The New York Times Book Review, "beguiling" by The Irish Times, and "delightfully quirky" by The Irish Independent, Vivian is a unique character. Living in the house of her late great aunt in North Dublin, Vivian embarks on a series of peculiar adventures, including eating blue food, cultivating her unique scent, wishing people happy Christmas in April, and placing an ad for a friend named Penelope to investigate why it doesn't rhyme with antelope. Despite her heroic charm and undeniable logic, something seems off. With every attempt to connect with a stranger or her estranged sister, misunderstandings ensue, raising the question: Is Vivian okay?

A poignant and delightful tale of belonging, this book plays with the myth of the Changeling and takes readers on a captivating journey through Dublin. It serves as a poetic call to embrace diversity and find the Vivian within each of us. Through Vivian's eyes, we witness the complexities of human relationships, the importance of self-discovery, and the power of acceptance. This is a story that will resonate with readers of all ages and backgrounds, reminding us of the beauty of individuality and the importance of connecting with others.

\n Weight: 196g\n
Dimension: 196 x 128 x 17 (mm)\n
ISBN-13: 9780008324407\n \n