Snowflake by Louise Nealon weaves a poignant exploration of grief and self-discovery through the eyes of its young protagonist. Set against the backdrop of rural Ireland, the novel delves into themes of family, loss, and the bittersweet transition from adolescence to adulthood. Nealon's prose is both lyrical and incisive, capturing the quiet tensions of small-town life while illuminating the complex emotional landscape of a teenage girl grappling with her fractured sense of identity. This debut work marks an impressive entry into contemporary literary fiction, balancing delicate introspection with a compelling narrative drive.
Snowflake by Louise Nealon weaves a poignant exploration of grief and self-discovery through the eyes of its young protagonist. Set against the backdrop of rural Ireland, the novel delves into themes of family, loss, and the bittersweet transition from adolescence to adulthood. Nealon's prose is both lyrical and incisive, capturing the quiet tensions of small-town life while illuminating the complex emotional landscape of a teenage girl grappling with her fractured sense of identity. This debut work marks an impressive entry into contemporary literary fiction, balancing delicate introspection with a compelling narrative drive.
Manilla Press, 2021 hardback first edition & signed by author, copy is in very good condition, clean internally/externally
