Heather O'Neill
Heather O'Neill is a Canadian novelist, poet, short story writer, screenwriter, and journalist, known for her distinctive voice and richly imaginative storytelling. Her debut novel, 'Lullabies for Little Criminals,' won the Canada Reads competition in 2007 and was shortlisted for the Orange Prize for Fiction.
Books
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1. Lullabies For Little Criminals
The novel follows the life of Baby, a twelve-year-old girl navigating the complexities of growing up in the seedy underbelly of Montreal. With her mother deceased and her father, Jules, struggling with heroin addiction, Baby is thrust into a world of instability and neglect. As she grapples with her longing for love and security, she becomes entangled in a series of troubling relationships and dangerous situations. Through her eyes, the story explores themes of innocence, resilience, and the harsh realities of life on the margins of society.
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