Description
'[A] gripping family tale... Stovell is a thoughtful, wise and witty writer' Daily Mail
'Funny, compelling and so on point about family dynamics' The Sun
'We read this brilliant book in one sitting' Bella
Minnie and Bert are over the moon to have their three grown-up children home for the first time in a decade. But having Lizzie, Jess, Owen and the grandchildren under one roof isn't without its dramas.
Lizzie is off the alcohol (although emergency gin doesn't count), Jess is juggling a toddler and a newborn, but it's Owen who has the power to throw a grenade into everything.
It all stems from an incident that happened years ago. And it involves Nora Skelly - a name you don't mention in front of Minnie.
With Nora also back in town, the past is about to come crashing into the present. And what better time to revisit old secrets and resentments than around the family dinner table?
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What readers are saying about Every Happy Family
'If you love Liane Moriarty then this is a great book for you...I couldn't stop turning the pages and finished the story in 24 hours.' Netgalley reviewer,
'What a fabulous family drama this was... superb, funny, heart wrenching read. It read so easily and I just couldn't put it down.' Netgalley reviewer,
'On the one hand I wanted to devour in one sitting but on the other I wanted to ration because I knew that once I'd finished I was going to miss these true to life characters being in my life.' Netgalley reviewer,
'An absolute must read if you like some family drama (that's not your own!)' Netgalley reviewer,
'It's quietly brilliant. My only complaint is that I didn't want to leave them all. ' Netgalley reviewer,
Praise for Other Parents:
'Set to be one of the most talked-about books of 2022' HELLO!
'Sensitive, sharply observed and often funny' Adele Parks, Platinum
The brilliant, funny new book club novel from the author of Other Parents
About the Author
Sarah Stovell was born in Kent in 1977 and now lives in Northumberland with her partner and two children. She has an MA and a PhD in creative writing and is a lecturer in creative writing at Lincoln University. She is the author of four previous novels, Mothernight, The Night Flower, Exquisite and The Home. Exquisite was chosen by The Times as one of the top 40 crime novels of the past 5 years.
Reviews
Praise for Other Parents
'A timely and intoxicating firecracker of a drama packed with small town secrets, politics and prejudice . . . Thoughtful, thought provoking and always supremely entertaining' Best
'This story about the politics and dark undercurrents of a school community is sharp, compelling, and thought-provoking, with a cast of characters who live and breathe on the page' Amanda Jennings, author of The Cliff House
'Clever, thought-provoking and darkly funny. Tackles big issues with a light hand' Tina Baker, author of Call Me Mummy
'A brilliant book' Bella
'Loved it from page one. Fully immersive with beautifully realised characters and a plot that tackles some huge, important issues. This is the kind of book I crave' Emily Edwards, author of The Herd
'Topical issues and wry observations abound' Woman's Weekly
'An astute and gripping page-turner that takes many hot topics and examines them from every angle . . . Genuinely original and utterly compelling' NJ Mackay, author of Found Her
'The school playground has never been this entertaining . . . funny, moving, complicated and sometimes a bit twisted . . . If you enjoyed Big Little Lies then there are echoes of it here . . . Read and enjoy it now and revisit it in a year or two when the inevitable Netflix miniseries launches' My London
Book Information
ISBN 9780008441708
Author Sarah Stovell
Format Paperback
Page Count 384
Imprint HQ
Publisher HarperCollins Publishers
Weight(grams) 260g
Dimensions(mm) 198mm * 129mm * 30mm
