This Is Why We Can't Have Nice Things
Winner of the 2023 BBC National Short Story Award
(Author) Naomi Wood'Excellent' IRISH TIMES 'Witty and biting and brilliant' i PAPER 'Full of dark mischief' EMMA HEALEY 'Hilarious' EMMA JANE UNSWORTH WINNER OF THE BBC NATIONAL SHORT STORY AWARD 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 . . . FEATURING A BONUS STORY IN PAPERBACK 'Whip-smart' CHRISTIE WATSON 'Humane and very funny' JESSIE BURTON 'Clever and illuminating' LUCY CALDWELL 'Wonderful' DAILY MAIL 'Read it and riot' MARIANNE LEVY
Naomi Wood
Naomi Wood is a British author known for her novel "Mrs. Hemingway," a compelling exploration of the wives of Ernest Hemingway. Her writing style is lyrical and evocative, capturing the complexities of relationships and the human experience. Wood's work sheds light on the untold stories of women in history, enriching the literary landscape.
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This Is Why We Can't Have Nice Things
Winner of the 2023 BBC National Short Story Award
