The Lodgers

A woman returns to her hometown after a year away to keep an eye on her mother, Moffa. She lives in a precarious sub-let and is always on edge, anticipating a visit from the landlord or the arrival of the other resident. Her thoughts drift back to the rented room she has just left, now occupied by a new lodger she has never met. Holly Pester's irreverent reckoning with those who house us is a story about what it means to live and love within and outside of family structures. It is also a stunning first novel from a writer already hailed as one of the best poets of her generation.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 224 pages
Publication date: 01 February 2024
Publisher: Granta Books

After an extended year of absence, a woman returns to her hometown to assume responsibility for her wayward mother, Moffa. Occupying a precarious sub-let, she perpetually lives on the edge, anticipating either a visit from the landlord or the arrival of the other resident. However, her thoughts frequently wander back to the rented room she recently vacated, now occupied by a new lodger whom she has never met. Yet, the imagined navigations within the house and home of this unknown individual become her captivating fascination.

In Holly Pester's audacious exploration, the minor dramas of temporary living are ruthlessly exposed and scrutinized. This narrative delves into the complexities of living and loving within and outside of familial structures. Furthermore, it serves as a remarkable debut novel from a writer already acclaimed as one of the preeminent poets of her generation.

Weight: 250g
Dimension: 136 x 216 x 20 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781783789832