Things I Know
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"Close has a great ear for dialogue and a keen eye for the often-stifling dynamics of small-town life ... Read it – and buy a second copy to thrust into the hands of the next platitude-utterer you encounter."
» The Irish Times
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Detaljer
- Forlag
- Little Island
- Innbinding
- Paperback
- Språk
- Engelsk
- ISBN
- 9781915071033
- Utgivelsesår
- 2022
- Format
- 20 x 13 cm
- Priser
- Yoto Carnegie Medal for Writing 2023
Anmeldelser
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"Close has a great ear for dialogue and a keen eye for the often-stifling dynamics of small-town life ... Read it – and buy a second copy to thrust into the hands of the next platitude-utterer you encounter."
» The Irish Times
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"Tells a compelling story ... without flinching from tackling dark topics including mental health and suicide."
» The Limerick Post
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"A delightfully scathing look at the platitudes around mental health ... The sharp wit of the protagonist Saoirse and the pitch-perfect dialogue make this book a pleasure to read."
» The Irish Times
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"An accurate portrayal of a young person's challenges, this book is also full of hope, love and laughter."
» The Sunday Independent
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"A bittersweet, honest look at loss and trauma."
» Kirkus Reviews
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"An engaging, thought-provoking, moving read that sheds light on the realities of depression while offering honest glimmers of hope."
» LoveReading Expert Review
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"A beautifully crafted story."
» Paper Lanterns
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"Those who wish to understand trauma, like the loss of loved ones, will enjoy and benefit from this story."
» Youth Services Book Review
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"Honest, unflinching, compassionate … and powerful. This is the book we need now."
» Fallen Star Stories