The usual desire to kill (Hardback)
Barnes, Camilla (Author)
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A wry, propulsive, exquisitely observed debut about a singularly eccentric family and the sibling rivalry, generational divides, and long-buried secrets that shape them. This is an extraordinary novel from a seasoned playwright with a flare for dialogue and, in the end, immense empathy for the mysterious intimacies of marriage, family, and love.
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'Hilarious and heartbreaking, packed with acute and painfully funny observations about relationships and family dynamics. Barnes's dialogue is pitch-perfect, and her characters dance off the page and straight into your heart...
ISBN (SKU)
9781398535190
Pages
320
Dimensions
216x135
Imprint
Scribner UK
Published
09, April, 2025
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