The Island Child by Molly Aitken (English) Paperback Book

Description: The Island Child by Molly Aitken A rich, haunting and deeply moving novel about the power and the danger in a mothers love, from one of the most exciting new voices in Irish fiction. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Thrillingly original - Naoise DolanExquisite - Daily TelegraphTwenty years ago, Oona left the island of Inis for the very first time. A wind-blasted rock of fishing boats and turf fires, where girls stayed in their homes until they became mothers themselves, the island was a gift for some, a prison for others.The Island Child tells two stories: of the girl who grew up watching births and betrayals, storms and secrets, and of the adult Oona, desperate to find a second chance, only to discover she can never completely escape. As the strands of Oonas life come together, in blood and marriage and motherhood, she must accept the price we pay when we love what is never truly ours . . . Author Biography Molly Aitken was born in Scotland in 1991 and brought up in Ireland. She studied Literature and Classics at Galway University and has an MA in Creative Writing from Bath Spa. She was shortlisted for Writing Magazines fairy tale retelling prize in 2016 and has a story in the Irish Imbas 2017 Short Story Collection. Currently, she works as an editor and ghostwriter and lives in Sheffield. The Island Child is her debut novel.@MollyAitken1 Review Its a rare pleasure to come across quite such an accomplished novel as The Island Child. This is a work positively brimming with pathos and emotion, articulated in truly exquisite prose. Oona is a captivating narrator. Shes alive on the page - NATHAN FILER author of THE SHOCK OF THE FALLThe Island Child is the story of a mothers relationship with a misbegotten daughter, sensitively and subtly told - FAY WELDON author of PRAXISA magical, elemental tale. Exploring loss and love, motherhood and freedom and the transformative power of stories, The Island Child is a wonderful debut - JESS KIDD author of THINGS IN JARSAitken stitches together many themes - folk legend, family saga, love story, coming of age tale. The result is the sort of book you want to sink into a hot bath with and not emerge until its finished - ROWAN HISAYO BUCHANAN author of HARMLESS LIKE YOU and STARLING DAYS Long Description A rich, haunting and deeply moving novel about the power and the danger in a mothers love, from one of the most exciting new voices in Irish fiction. Thrillingly original - Naoise Dolan Exquisite - Daily Telegraph Twenty years ago, Oona left the island of Inis for the very first time. A wind-blasted rock of fishing boats and turf fires, where girls stayed in their homes until they became mothers themselves, the island was a gift for some, a prison for others. The Island Child tells two stories: of the girl who grew up watching births and betrayals, storms and secrets, and of the adult Oona, desperate to find a second chance, only to discover she can never completely escape. As the strands of Oonas life come together, in blood and marriage and motherhood, she must accept the price we pay when we love what is never truly ours . . . Review Text Its a rare pleasure to come across quite such an accomplished novel as The Island Child . This is a work positively brimming with pathos and emotion, articulated in truly exquisite prose. Oona is a captivating narrator. Shes alive on the page - NATHAN FILER author of THE SHOCK OF THE FALL The Island Child is the story of a mothers relationship with a misbegotten daughter, sensitively and subtly told - FAY WELDON author of PRAXIS A magical, elemental tale. Exploring loss and love, motherhood and freedom and the transformative power of stories, The Island Child is a wonderful debut - JESS KIDD author of THINGS IN JARS Aitken stitches together many themes - folk legend, family saga, love story, coming of age tale. The result is the sort of book you want to sink into a hot bath with and not emerge until its finished - ROWAN HISAYO BUCHANAN author of HARMLESS LIKE YOU and STARLING DAYS Review Quote The Island Child is the story of a mothers relationship with a misbegotten daughter, sensitively and subtly told Promotional "Headline" A rich, haunting and deeply moving novel about the power and the danger in a mothers love, from one of the most exciting new voices in Irish fiction, longlisted for the Authors Club Best First Novel Award Details ISBN1786898349 Author Molly Aitken Pages 320 Year 2021 ISBN-10 1786898349 ISBN-13 9781786898340 Publication Date 2021-03-04 Format Paperback Language English DEWEY 823.92 UK Release Date 2021-03-04 Place of Publication Edinburgh Country of Publication United Kingdom AU Release Date 2021-03-04 Illustrations No Imprint Canongate Books Publisher Canongate Books Edition Description Main Audience General NZ Release Date 2021-05-17 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. 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