"A uniquely beautiful novella that provokes thoughts and creates wonder - it is a truly perfect read."
Oh my, must-read needs to be stamped all over this book as it is 188 pages of simply wonderful storytelling, with each short chapter building to create a cohesive, biting, beautiful whole. Set in Romania in the 1970’s, Alina and her husband find themselves confronted by the secret service when her brother-in-law defects, can the hidden old folk ways be the answer to their problems?
While this is a truly stunning read, it isn’t always comfortable or easy, there were occasions when I really flinched, took in a deep breath and closed my eyes, but each time I was drawn back in as I also smirked, laughed, felt wonder and had moments of real discovery. The first chapter sent my thoughts scuttling and seeking answers, did I believe, did I understand?
Sophie van Llewyn is an award-winning flash fiction author, each chapter of ‘Bottled Goods’ is short, could almost exist in its own right, yet remove one and the entire story would fracture. The ending is utterly perfect, and had me sitting in contemplative silence. I want to shout about Bottled Goods from the rooftops, I adored this thought-provoking unique novella and have chosen it as one of my picks of the month.
Longlisted for The Women's Prize for Fiction 2019, The Republic of Consciousness Prize 2019 and The People's Book Prize 2018.
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Longlisted for The Women's Prize for Fiction 2019, The Republic of Consciousness Prize 2019 and The People's Book Prize 2018. When Alina's brother-in-law defects to the West, she and her husband become persons of interest to the secret services, causing both of their careers to come grinding to a halt. As the strain takes its toll on their marriage, Alina turns to her aunt for help - the wife of a communist leader and a secret practitioner of the old folk ways.
Bottled Goods features in the following genres: Shorter Reads, Books of the Month, Family Drama, Humorous Fiction, General Fiction, Liz Robinson's Picks of the Month, Modern and Contemporary Fiction, Star Books, Fiction: special features, Fiction, Recommendations, Romance / Relationship Stories
Paperback. £7.19, down from the £7.99 cover price. In Stock.
Bottled Goods was written by Sophie van Llewyn and published by Fairlight Books
Bottled Goods has 190 pages
Yes it is part of Fairlight Moderns series
£7.19, reduced from £7.99. In Stock.
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