Teethmarks on My Tongue by Eileen Battersby
Helen Stockton DeFoe's world disintegrates after her mother is gunned down on the streets of Richmond. The more intently she begins to observe her remote, detached father, the more she learns about her place within the rarefied world she inhabits. Just when it appears she is at last becoming closer to him, it all falls apart as he coldly undermines her abiding passions, causing her to question the identity she's created. Her rebellion leads her to Europe on a disturbing path dominated by chance and evolving self-realisation. A hugely impressive, beautifully written debut novel narrated by an increasingly obsessive teenager as she embarks on a physical and psychological journey towards maturity.
Bold and beautiful.. the ending truly floored me' -- Neil Jordan
A wonderful debut from a wonderful critic daring to turn her hand to fiction -- John Banville
Readers will find pleasure at every turn of the page -- Jennifer Johnston
Arresting... It's a novel about learning to give and receive love, which Battersby laces with welcome touches of humour' * Sunday Herald *
Helen's distinctive voice and the author's sharp wit and observational skills carry this absorbing coming-of-age novel to its surprise conclusion * Daily Mail *
A wonderful debut from a wonderful critic daring to turn her hand to fiction -- John Banville
Readers will find pleasure at every turn of the page -- Jennifer Johnston
Arresting... It's a novel about learning to give and receive love, which Battersby laces with welcome touches of humour' * Sunday Herald *
Helen's distinctive voice and the author's sharp wit and observational skills carry this absorbing coming-of-age novel to its surprise conclusion * Daily Mail *
Born in California, Eileen Battersby holds a masters degree from University College Dublin, having also studied history. An Irish Times staff journalist and literary reviewer, she has won five national awards. This is her first novel.
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| ISBN 13 | 9781788543576 |
| ISBN 10 | 1788543572 |
| Title | Teethmarks on My Tongue |
| Author | Eileen Battersby |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Bloomsbury Publishing PLC |
| Year published | 2018-07-12 |
| Number of pages | 416 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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