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Never Was
Never Was
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Never Was is a novel that explores grief, addiction, and working-class masculinity, following Daniel as they navigate a limbo of lost dreams and a small salt-mining town. It is a queer bildungsroman that delves into the inheritance and reinvention of identity. Through the story of their childhood, Daniel reveals the world of soap operas, sunglasses, and Princess Diana that shaped their upbringing, leading up to the Great Subsidence. The novel is dreamy, poignant, and revelatory, showcasing an inimitable voice in literary fiction.
Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 242 pages
Publication date: 06 April 2023
Publisher: Cipher Press
Never Was is a captivating novel that blends elements of hallucination, queer bildungsroman, and grief, taking readers on a profound journey from a realm of lost dreams to a small salt-mining town. It delves into the complexities of identity, exploring how it is both inherited and re-invented.
The story begins with Daniel perched on a cliff's edge, overlooking a tumultuous sea. Despite his uncertainty about his presence or the identity of Fin, a seemingly famous individual, Daniel feels compelled to share the story of his childhood.
The narrative takes us back to a humble salt-mining town in The North, where Daniel's childhood unfolded amidst the backdrop of soap operas, sunglasses, newspaper clippings, and the enduring fascination with Princess Diana. Through vivid descriptions, Daniel transports Fin through a series of events that led to the catastrophic Great Subsidence, a moment when their town and the mine that sustained it collapsed.
As Daniel recounts his story, he gradually realizes that he is in a place called Never Was, a limbo for lost dreams and disappointments, a landfill for things that never materialized. Yet, it is also a space of transformation and change. Through his narrative, Daniel reveals that Never Was serves as a catalyst for personal growth and self-discovery, offering a chance for individuals to reassess their lives and embrace new possibilities.
Never Was is a bold and inventive novel that showcases the unique voice of its author in literary fiction. It is a dreamy and poignant exploration of grief, addiction, and working-class masculinity, offering readers a profound and thought-provoking journey.
Weight: 324g
Dimension: 130 x 197 x 31 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781739784966
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