Companion Piece by Ali Smith
During pandemic lockdown, a craftswoman living alone is jolted by a call from an old acquaintance who, after a baffling encounter with border officials, passes on an enigmatic phrase that burrows into her mind. As she copes with caring for her ailing father, she’s drawn into the chaotic orbit of two unpredictable young women who arrive at her door, blurring the lines between help, harm, and hospitality. The story weaves wordplay, folklore, and medieval echoes through a contemporary world of borders and surveillance, exploring how language shapes reality. Ultimately, it’s a restless, humane meditation on connection, care, and the fragile solace of stories in a time of isolation.
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- Published
- 2022
- Nationality
- British
- Length
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- Pages
- 224–240 pages
- Original Language
- English
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