This Is Why We Can't Have Nice Things
This Is Why We Can't Have Nice Things
Winner of the 2023 BBC National Short Story Award
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Sign in or Sign up!- Release Date: 24/04/2025
- Barcode: 9781399615914
- Genre: Fiction
- Publisher: Orion Publishing
This Is Why We Can't Have Nice Things
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Winner of the 2023 BBC National Short Story Award 'Excellent' IRISH TIMES
The highly acclaimed debut short story collection from Naomi Wood, winner of the BBC National Short Story Award 2023.
'Witty and biting and brilliant' i PAPER
'Full of dark mischief' EMMA HEALEY
'Hilarious' EMMA JANE UNSWORTH
A mother has an unexpected outburst at a corporate therapy session for working parents. A couple finally get time to rekindle their relationship and make an ill-advised home movie. A pregnant film director plots revenge on the actress who betrayed her. A woman deliberately causes conflict at her ex's wedding.
These powerful and funny stories illuminate the lives of untamed women. They explore how society wants us to behave - and what happens when we refuse .
FEATURING A BONUS STORY IN PAPERBACK
'Whip-smart' CHRISTIE WATSON
'Humane and very funny' JESSIE BURTON
'Clever and illuminating' LUCY CALDWELL
'Wonderful' DAILY MAIL
'Read it and riot' MARIANNE LEVY
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