Shifts

Shifts is a slow-burning, controlled, and intense examination of the relationship between our inner lives, the people around us, and the forces of history.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 256 pages
Publication date: 01 October 2023
Publisher: Parthian Books

Jack Priday, a disheartened and nearly destitute individual, returns to his hometown towards the end of the 1970s, seeking a means to survive. His life intertwines with the lives of old friends Keith, Judith, and O, as well as the gradual decline of the male-dominated heavy industries that have shaped and defined the region and its people for nearly two centuries. As circumstances unfold, the principals are compelled to gain insight into these circumstances and confront their own hidden selves. Shifts is a meticulously crafted, meticulously controlled, and intensely introspective exploration of the intricate interplay between our inner selves, the people in our lives, and the sweeping forces of history.

From various perspectives, Shifts unfolds as a slow-burning, meticulously crafted narrative that delves into the profound connections between our inner selves, the individuals around us, and the enduring legacies of history. It is a testament to the power of storytelling, as it offers a multi-faceted examination of human experiences and the complexities of interpersonal relationships. Through its carefully crafted characters and intricate plotlines, Shifts invites us to reflect on our own lives and the impact of the past on our present and future.

Weight: 262g
Dimension: 130 x 199 x 26 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781913640798