Oh Dear Silvia

Discover a riveting tale that blends dark humor with profound themes in the gripping novel 'Oh Dear Silvia.' This 368-page B-format paperback, published by Penguin UK, invites readers into the complex world of Silvia Shute, a woman lying in a coma. Surrounded by family and friends, each character believes they hold the key to Silvia's true self. However, beneath this façade lies a secret that slowly unravels as her visitors gather. With poignant reflections on love, death, grief, childhood, and motherhood, 'Oh Dear Silvia' delivers a beautifully crafted narrative that will resonate with readers looking to explore the depths of human experience. Critics commend Dawn French's orchestrated blend of black comedy and heartfelt reality, ensuring that if you loved 'A Tiny Bit Marvellous,' this novel will captivate you just the same. Enjoy FREE shipping on this item and experience the literary brilliance that has garnered praise from respected outlets like Heat, Guardian, and Sunday Times. Dive into this masterful work of literature and uncover the hidden truths behind Silvia's coma. Don't miss your chance to own this compelling book and explore an unforgettable story that challenges our perceptions of identity and reality.

Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780141046358
Format: B-format paperback
Year: 2013
Publisher: Penguin UK
Pages: 368


Description:
A woman. A coma. A family. A secret. Silvia Shute lies in a hospital bed. Family and friends are at her side, each thinking they know the real Silvia. But do they? For Silvia hides a secret. And as her visitors gather, so the truth about Silvia is slowly revealed . . . 'Side-splitting. A darkly humorous tale that will make you laugh with delight.' Heat 'Written with serious intent, both literary and thematically- Dawn tackles the big ones - love, death, grief, childhood, motherhood, parenthood - head on.' Guardian 'Brilliance. Orchestrating the blackly comic and absurd with the realities of death and mania, French reveals an almost faultless ear.' Sunday Times 'If you enjoyed A Tiny Bit Marvellous you will love Oh Dear Silvia.' Red

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