{"product_id":"lazy-city-9781838859664","title":"Lazy City","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003eLazy 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. \u003c\/blockquote\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormat\u003c\/strong\u003e: Hardback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLength\u003c\/strong\u003e: 288 pages\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublication date\u003c\/strong\u003e: 24 August 2023\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher\u003c\/strong\u003e: Canongate Books\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAfter 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAs 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e: 398g\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimension\u003c\/strong\u003e: 150 x 223 x 29 (mm)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eISBN-13\u003c\/strong\u003e: 9781838859664\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eEdition number\u003c\/strong\u003e: Main\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rachel Connolly","offers":[{"title":"Hardback","offer_id":44520451571962,"sku":"9781838859664","price":12.33,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0522\/4297\/2845\/products\/1692959277326_book.jpg?v=1693032272","url":"https:\/\/shulphink.com\/products\/lazy-city-9781838859664","provider":"Shulph Ink","version":"1.0","type":"link"}