A Girl Is A Half Formed Thing by Eimear McBride
"A Girl Is A Half Formed Thing" is a powerful and experimental novel that delves into the psyche of a young woman as she navigates through a tumultuous and abusive childhood, her complex relationship with her mentally and physically disabled brother, and her own journey towards self-discovery and identity. Written in a unique stream-of-consciousness style, the book explores themes of trauma, sexuality, religion, and resilience, offering a raw and unflinching portrayal of the human experience.
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- Published
- 2013
- Nationality
- Irish
- Length
- Short
- Pages
- 224
- Original Language
- English
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This book is on the following 8 lists:
- 14th on The 100 best Irish books of the 21st century (The Irish Times)
- 24th on Best 25 Irish books of the 21st century: how readers voted (The Irish Times)
- 95th on 100 Best Books to Read by Women Authors (Good Housekeeping)
- 100 Best Books of the Decade so Far (2010-2015) (Oyster Books)
- An Updated Canon: 72 Books Every Man Should Read (InsideHook)
- Goldsmiths Prize (Goldsmiths Prize)
- The 100 Best Novels Of All Time (Runners-Up) (The Guardian)
- Women's Prize for Fiction (Women's Prize for Fiction)