Things I Know by Helena Close
Hard-hitting YA exploring suicide, mental illness and recovery, from author of The Gone Book"Close has a great ear for dialogue and a keen eye for the often-stifling dynamics of small-town life.. Read it – and buy a second copy to thrust into the hands of the next platitude-utterer you encounter."
-- The Irish Times"A delightfully scathing look at the platitudes around mental health ... The sharp wit of the protagonist Saoirse and the pitch-perfect dialogue make this book a pleasure to read."
* The Irish Times *"An accurate portrayal of a young person's challenges, this book is also full of hope, love and laughter."
* The Sunday Independent *"A bittersweet, honest look at loss and trauma."
* Kirkus Reviews *"An engaging, thought-provoking, moving read that sheds light on the realities of depression while offering honest glimmers of hope."
* LoveReading Expert Review *"Tells a compelling story ... without flinching from tackling dark topics including mental health and suicide."
* The Limerick Post *"A beautifully crafted story."
* Paper Lanterns *"Those who wish to understand trauma, like the loss of loved ones, will enjoy and benefit from this story."
* Youth Services Book Review *"Honest, unflinching, compassionate … and powerful. This is the book we need now."
* Fallen Star Stories *Helena Close is a native of Limerick City in Ireland. She has been writing full-time for over 20 years. She has written or co-written eight novels, published by Hodder Headline, Hachette Ireland, Little Island and Blackstaff Press. She is Munster Rugby obsessed, and she loves cats and dogs and sometimes people.
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| ISBN 13 | 9781915071033 |
| ISBN 10 | 1915071038 |
| Title | Things I Know |
| Author | Helena Close |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Little Island |
| Year published | 2022-05-05 |
| Number of pages | 288 |
| Prizes | Short-listed for Literacy Association of Ireland (LAI) Biennial Book Awards 2023: Young Adult Category 2023, Nominated for Yoto Carnegie Medal for Writing 2023 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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