Young Women
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Young Women by Jessica Moor
READERS LOVE YOUNG WOMEN: 'Hands down, this is an absolutely phenomenonal book! I recommend Young Women to everyone out there, one you'll be hearing about for a long time to come' 'Young Women instantly grabbed me from the first chapter. I devoured this novel' 'Incredibly powerful . . . essential reading for all.' 'Sharp, beautifully written and powerful' AN INTOXICATING FRIENDSHIP. AN UNFORGIVABLE BETRAYAL. From the Observer debut novelist of the year, an addictive new novel where a fierce new female friendship will unearth a secret that could change everything . . . When Emily meets enigmatic and dazzling actress Tamsin, her life changes. Drawn into Tamsin's world of Soho living, boozy dinners and cocktails at impossibly expensive bars, Emily's life shifts from black and white to technicolour and the two women become inseparable. But after a bombshell news article breaks, Emily begins to realise that Tamsin has been hiding a secret about her past. A secret that threatens to unravel everything . . . 'Confirms Jessica Moor as one of the most exciting new voices of the decade' Erin Kelly Ambitious and arresting' Beth Underdown 'Vividly engaging' Winnie M. Li 'Brilliantly written' Kate Sawyer 'Painfully real' Hanna Jameson 'Provocative, thought-provoking' Bexy Cameron 'Visceral' Stylist 'A timely read' Prima 'A slick cautionary tale' Sunday Times 'Utterly engrossing' Louise Nealon *Observer best debut novelists of 2020 - 26th Jan 2020
A fresh and searing take on a tale as old as time, Young Women confirms Jessica Moor as one of the most exciting new voices of the decade* Erin Kelly *
A visceral slice of female friendship and complicity in a violently patriarchal world. * Stylist *
Skilfully draws the reader into a #MeToo-inspired exploration of sexual mores, examining privilege, power, coercion and complicity . . . Moor's slick cautionary tale captures the intoxication and juddering confusion of twentysomething city life, as well as the trauma of predatory, abusive behaviour. * Sunday Times *
A sharp examination of society and all-encompassing female friendship. * Red *
Utterly engrossing. With Young Women, Jessica Moor has moved the #Metoo conversation from the divisive platform of Twitter to the empathetic realm of fiction - and I am here for it. * Louise Nealon, bestselling author of SNOWFLAKE *
Skilfully written and vividly engaging, YOUNG WOMEN is an insightful, authentic portrait of young womanhood in contemporary London, from boozy summer picnics and late nights in Soho, to bad online dating and secret social envy. How we navigate around male desire and privilege, how our friends support and betray us, even as we strive to make a mark on this world. * Winnie M. Li, author of COMPLICIT *
A fascinating, thought provoking story about the narratives women create to make sense of their own trauma and that of others. * Laure van Rensburg, author of Nobody But Us *
Ambitious and arresting in its nuanced treatment of what's usually offered up in black and white. A subtle but compelling plot, a difficult and relatable protagonist. You'll want to read this book. * Beth Underdown *
A timely read and a good book club choice. * Prima magazine *
A brilliantly written dissection of different types of male abuses of power. With strong characterisations and a compelling plot, it is subtle, nuanced and deals with a challenging subject matter with a deft touch. * Kate Sawyer, Costa shortlisted author of THE STRANDING *
This book! Provocative, thought-provoking, vivid, superbly written. YOUNG WOMEN pulls you into their pasts, their issues, their nights out, their hangovers. Jessica Moor weaves in devastating issues, breathing life into them, leaving you questioning how you think & behave. * Bexy Cameron, author of CULT FOLLOWING *
An extraordinary, powerful, shocking novel. I am in awe of Jessica's beautiful, raw writing, and the vivid characters she's created. I know I'm going to be thinking - and talking- about this book for a long time to come. Compelling and urgent ... It deserves to be huge! * Freya Sampson *
Tense, beautiful and lyrical. Everyone should read this book. * Sara Collins, author of The Confessions of Frannie Langton, on KEEPER *
A fabulous new writer. * Richard Osman on KEEPER *
A visceral slice of female friendship and complicity in a violently patriarchal world. * Stylist *
Skilfully draws the reader into a #MeToo-inspired exploration of sexual mores, examining privilege, power, coercion and complicity . . . Moor's slick cautionary tale captures the intoxication and juddering confusion of twentysomething city life, as well as the trauma of predatory, abusive behaviour. * Sunday Times *
A sharp examination of society and all-encompassing female friendship. * Red *
Utterly engrossing. With Young Women, Jessica Moor has moved the #Metoo conversation from the divisive platform of Twitter to the empathetic realm of fiction - and I am here for it. * Louise Nealon, bestselling author of SNOWFLAKE *
Skilfully written and vividly engaging, YOUNG WOMEN is an insightful, authentic portrait of young womanhood in contemporary London, from boozy summer picnics and late nights in Soho, to bad online dating and secret social envy. How we navigate around male desire and privilege, how our friends support and betray us, even as we strive to make a mark on this world. * Winnie M. Li, author of COMPLICIT *
A fascinating, thought provoking story about the narratives women create to make sense of their own trauma and that of others. * Laure van Rensburg, author of Nobody But Us *
Ambitious and arresting in its nuanced treatment of what's usually offered up in black and white. A subtle but compelling plot, a difficult and relatable protagonist. You'll want to read this book. * Beth Underdown *
A timely read and a good book club choice. * Prima magazine *
A brilliantly written dissection of different types of male abuses of power. With strong characterisations and a compelling plot, it is subtle, nuanced and deals with a challenging subject matter with a deft touch. * Kate Sawyer, Costa shortlisted author of THE STRANDING *
Painfully real. A compassionate exploration of a complex issue.
* Hanna Jameson, bestselling author of THE LAST *This book! Provocative, thought-provoking, vivid, superbly written. YOUNG WOMEN pulls you into their pasts, their issues, their nights out, their hangovers. Jessica Moor weaves in devastating issues, breathing life into them, leaving you questioning how you think & behave. * Bexy Cameron, author of CULT FOLLOWING *
An extraordinary, powerful, shocking novel. I am in awe of Jessica's beautiful, raw writing, and the vivid characters she's created. I know I'm going to be thinking - and talking- about this book for a long time to come. Compelling and urgent ... It deserves to be huge! * Freya Sampson *
Tense, beautiful and lyrical. Everyone should read this book. * Sara Collins, author of The Confessions of Frannie Langton, on KEEPER *
A fabulous new writer. * Richard Osman on KEEPER *
Jessica Moor studied English at Cambridge before completing a Creative Writing MA at Manchester University. Her debut novel Keeper was published in 2020 to rave reviews and critical acclaim. Jessica Moor was selected as one of the Observer's debut novelists of 2020, and her debut, Keeper was chosen by the Sunday Times, Independent and Cosmopolitan as one of their top debuts of the year. Keeper was nominated for the Desmond Elliott Prize and an Edgar Award. Young Women is her second novel.
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| ISBN 13 | 9781838778682 |
| ISBN 10 | 1838778683 |
| Titel | Young Women |
| Autor | Jessica Moor |
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| Bindungsart | Hardback |
| Verlag | Bonnier Books Ltd |
| Erscheinungsjahr | 2022-05-26 |
| Seitenanzahl | 320 |
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