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Lazy City
Lazy City
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Lazy City follows Erin's journey after her best friend's death, returning to Belfast and taking an au pair job. She meets an American academic and reconnects with an old flame, Mikey, while dealing with her grief and relationship with her mother. The novel has a fresh and original voice, depicting the aftermath of disaster with humor, crankiness, and hungover.
Format: Hardback
Length: 288 pages
Publication date: 24 August 2023
Publisher: Canongate Books
After the untimely passing of her closest confidante, Erin finds herself compelled to leave the bustling city of London. Seeking solace and a temporary escape from her overwhelming grief, she returns to her hometown of Belfast, where she takes up a position as an au pair. While this job provides a temporary respite from her turbulent relationship with her mother and the lingering pain of her loss, Erin cannot shake the feeling of being adrift. In the depths of her sorrow, she finds solace in the familiar surroundings of the bar where her childhood friend Declan works. It is there that she encounters an American academic, also seeking a sense of displacement, who becomes a temporary companion on her journey of self-discovery.
As Erin navigates the complexities of her relationships, she is also forced to confront the remnants of her past. Reconnecting with an old flame, Mikey, brings with it a web of complications and emotional entanglements. The novel explores the delicate dance between love, loss, and the search for meaning in the aftermath of disaster. With a startlingly fresh and original voice, Lazy City depicts the strange, meandering aftermath that follows disaster. It is a raw and honest portrayal of the human condition, filled with humor, cranksiness, and moments of profound introspection. Through Erin's journey, the reader is invited to reflect on the complexities of life, the importance of connection, and the resilience of the human spirit in the face of adversity.
Weight: 398g
Dimension: 150 x 223 x 29 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781838859664
Edition number: Main
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