Oddballs A Novel of Affections |
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Author:
| Magan, Manchan |
ISBN: | 978-0-86322-424-9 |
Publication Date: | Mar 2011 |
Publisher: | O'Brien Press, Limited, The
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Imprint: | Brandon |
Book Format: | Paperback |
List Price: | USD $22.95 |
Book Description:
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When her boyfriend dies on the last day of school, Rachel's world falls apart. Gouging her skin with blades no longer gives her the relief she craves. She allows a stranger, who turns up at her New Hampshire home claiming to be her long-lost aunt, into her life. As she convinces Rachel to travel with her to a remote coastal village in Ireland, a tale of chance and despair turns into a weirdly compelling transatlantic love story. Kooky, eccentric and richly amusing, this is a stunning...
More DescriptionWhen her boyfriend dies on the last day of school, Rachel's world falls apart. Gouging her skin with blades no longer gives her the relief she craves. She allows a stranger, who turns up at her New Hampshire home claiming to be her long-lost aunt, into her life. As she convinces Rachel to travel with her to a remote coastal village in Ireland, a tale of chance and despair turns into a weirdly compelling transatlantic love story. Kooky, eccentric and richly amusing, this is a stunning debut from a talented new writer.