The Four Marys by Jean Rafferty
Longisted for the Jerwood Fiction Uncovered prize 2015 Powerful stories. - Marina Warner. Obsession, longing, deceit and even murder feature in this quartet of provocative novellas, which gives a modern twist to tales of women for whom all is not necessarily as it seems. Drawing on history, culture and lore, this is a riveting exploration of the complexities of motherhood: edgy and engrossing, moving, yet at times, disturbing.
Powerful stories about the lives and deaths of women * Marina Warner *
In sinuous prose the past shimmers to life through the presentThe Four Marys is a tremendous achievement. * Zoe Wicomb *
Rafferty shows all the vivid hues ... gutsy and red-blooded ... the titular fourth tale is superb - -- Alan Bett * The Skinny *
A strong collection of tales ... Rafferty s ability to honestly represent the deep love and passion of motherhood, and also the desires of women, is a testament to her writing. - -- Rebecca Dark * We Love This Book *
Each of the four tales is almost spellbinding in its own right. Through her skillful use of language and attention to detail Rafferty brings her settings, characters and ideas to vivid life, each feeling as wild and primal as reproduction itself. -- Joanna Kolber * Dundee University Review of the Arts *
Engrossing, thought-provoking, moving and disturbing are all words to describe these stories, but they are also a thoroughly good read, well imagined and beautifully told. -- Atkinson Pryce Books * Book of the Moment *
In sinuous prose the past shimmers to life through the presentThe Four Marys is a tremendous achievement. * Zoe Wicomb *
Rafferty shows all the vivid hues ... gutsy and red-blooded ... the titular fourth tale is superb - -- Alan Bett * The Skinny *
A strong collection of tales ... Rafferty s ability to honestly represent the deep love and passion of motherhood, and also the desires of women, is a testament to her writing. - -- Rebecca Dark * We Love This Book *
Each of the four tales is almost spellbinding in its own right. Through her skillful use of language and attention to detail Rafferty brings her settings, characters and ideas to vivid life, each feeling as wild and primal as reproduction itself. -- Joanna Kolber * Dundee University Review of the Arts *
Engrossing, thought-provoking, moving and disturbing are all words to describe these stories, but they are also a thoroughly good read, well imagined and beautifully told. -- Atkinson Pryce Books * Book of the Moment *
Jean Rafferty is an acclaimed award-winning journalist who has written on topics ranging from gritty human interest stories about prostitution, to celebrity interviews and humour pieces. Jean has written two non-fiction books about sport, and her first novel, 'Myra, Beyond Saddleworth' (2012), has been shortlisted for the Gordon Burn Prize. Jean is Chair of the Scottish PEN's Writers in Prison Committee.
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| ISBN 13 | 9781908643575 |
| ISBN 10 | 1908643579 |
| Title | The Four Marys |
| Author | Jean Rafferty |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Saraband |
| Year published | 2014-06-05 |
| Number of pages | 280 |
| Prizes | Long-listed for Jerwood Fiction Uncovered Prize 2015 |
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