{"product_id":"island-child","title":"Island Child","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003eThe Island Child is a novel by Naoise Dolan that tells the story of Oona, who grew up on the island of Inis and is desperate to find a second chance. It is a thrillingly original tale of birth, betrayal, storms, and secrets. \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: 04 March 2021\u003cbr\u003e                              \u003cstrong\u003ePublisher\u003c\/strong\u003e: Canongate Books Ltd\u003cbr\u003e                          \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLONGLISTED FOR THE AUTHORS CLUB BEST FIRST NOVEL AWARD\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThrillingly original, Naoise Dolan's The Island Child is an exquisite tale that delves into the complexities of human relationships and the search for identity.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSet twenty years ago on the picturesque island of Inis, The Island Child offers a captivating glimpse into a world where tradition and modernity clash.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe island, known for its wind-blasted rock of fishing boats and turf fires, was a gift for some, a prison for others. Girls were raised in their homes until they became mothers themselves, and the island held a rich tapestry of stories and secrets.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe novel tells two interconnected stories: one of the young girl, Oona, who grows up witnessing births, betrayals, storms, and secrets, and the other of the adult Oona, who is desperate for a second chance but finds herself trapped in a cycle of love and loss.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs Oona's life unfolds, her paths intertwine with blood, marriage, and motherhood, forcing her to confront the harsh realities of love and the sacrifices we must make in pursuit of our desires.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThrough her vivid prose and intricate characterizations, Naoise Dolan explores the themes of belonging, sacrifice, and the enduring power of memory.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Island Child is a captivating and thought-provoking novel that will leave readers eagerly anticipating the next installment in Naoise Dolan's remarkable literary career.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e                            \u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e: 222g                            \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimension\u003c\/strong\u003e: 129 x 199 x 26 (mm)                            \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eISBN-13\u003c\/strong\u003e: 9781786898340                            \u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eEdition number\u003c\/strong\u003e: Main                          \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Molly Aitken","offers":[{"title":"Paperback \/ softback","offer_id":44095143117050,"sku":"9781786898340","price":7.07,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0522\/4297\/2845\/products\/42c877b9273cb3b1864243650359a3a6.jpg?v=1621209042","url":"https:\/\/shulphink.com\/products\/island-child","provider":"Shulph Ink","version":"1.0","type":"link"}