Product Description
This Is Why We Can’t Have Nice Things
Author: Naomi Wood
Format: Paperback
WINNER OF THE BBC NATIONAL SHORT STORY AWARD
FEATURING A BONUS STORY IN PAPERBACK
PAPER
A mother has an unexpected outburst at a corporate therapy session for working parents. A couple finally get time to rekindle their relationship and make an ill-advised home movie. A pregnant film director plots revenge on the actress who betrayed her. A woman deliberately causes conflict at her ex’s wedding.
These powerful and funny stories illuminate the lives of untamed women. They explore how society wants us to behave – and what happens when we refuse . . .
‘Excellent’ — IRISH TIMES
‘Witty and biting and brilliant’ — i
‘Full of dark mischief’ — EMMA HEALEY
‘Hilarious’ — EMMA JANE UNSWORTH
‘Whip-smart’ — CHRISTIE WATSON
‘Humane and very funny’ — JESSIE BURTON
‘Clever and illuminating’ — LUCY CALDWELL
‘Wonderful’ — DAILY MAIL
‘Read it and riot’ — MARIANNE LEVY
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