A Girl is a Half-Formed Thing

Experience the profound journey of a young woman in 'A Girl is a Half-Formed Thing', a powerful debut novel by Eimear McBride that won the prestigious Baileys Women's Prize for Fiction in 2014. This evocative literary work, published by The Text Publishing Company, invites readers into a raw and revealing exploration of family dynamics, the shadow cast by illness, and the tumultuous emotions of adolescence. Spanning 240 pages, this paperback edition (ISBN: 9781922182234) delves deeply into the relationship between a sister and her brother, whose childhood brain tumor shapes their lives in shocking ways. McBride's writing style immerses readers in a stream of consciousness that is both challenging and enlightening. The narrative confronts themes of sexuality, trauma, and the quest for identity, providing a visceral and unforgettable reading experience. Recognized for its artistic merit, this novel was shortlisted for the Folio Prize and longlisted for the Guardian First Book Award in 2013. Ideal for fans of modern literature and anyone seeking authentic, unfiltered emotional truth, 'A Girl is a Half-Formed Thing' balances humor with intensity, making it a must-read. Enjoy FREE shipping on your order, but please note that combined shipping options are not available with this title. Expect delivery within 10 days.

Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781922182234
Format: B-format paperback
Year: 2013
Publisher: The Text Publishing Company
Pages: 240


Description:
Winner, Baileys Women's Prize for Fiction, United Kingdom, 2014 Winner, Goldsmiths Prize, United Kingdom, 2013 Winner, Kerry Group Irish Novel of the Year, Ireland, 2014 Winner, Desmond Elliott Prize, United Kingdom, 2014 Shortlisted, Folio Prize, 2014 Longlisted, Guardian First Book Award, United Kingdom, 2013 This incredible debut novel tells, with astonishing insight and in brutal detail, the story of a young woman's relationship with her brother, and the long shadow cast by his childhood brain tumour. Not so much a stream of consciousness, as an unconscious railing against a life that makes little sense, and a shocking and intimate insight into the thoughts, feelings and chaotic sexuality of a vulnerable and isolated protagonist. To read A Girl Is A Half-Formed Thing is to plunge inside its narrator's head, experiencing her world first-hand. This isn't always comfortable - but it is always a revelation. Touching on everything from family violence to sexuality and the personal struggle to remain intact in times of intense trauma, McBride writes with singular intensity, acute sensitivity and mordant wit. A Girl is a Half-formed Thing is moving, funny - and alarming. It is a book you will never forget.

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