State of Happiness

State of Happiness

by StellaDuffy (Author)

Synopsis

Duffy is best known for her sharp insights and sharper wit, and both are on display here...Brave, understated and unforgettable' DAILY MAIL When Jack and Cindy meet at a friend's party they are immediately attracted to one another. Cindy, a celebrated mapmaker, traces the contours of their relationship, from New York to LA, from first passion to real love. After five years together, Cindy and Jack think they have tested their love to its limits. But then Cindy falls dangerously ill, and the couple must face the hardest test of all. Told with wit, tenderness and unflinching honesty, STATE OF HAPPINESS is a captivating story of love and loss from a writer at the height of her powers. 'STATE OF HAPPINESS is a sharp, sobering cocktail spiked with metaphysic, immense good humour and understanding. Stella Duffy gets better and better' Ali Smith, author of HOTEL WORLD

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Format: Paperback
Pages: 255
Edition: Digital original
Publisher: Virago
Published: 01 Jul 2004

ISBN 10: 1844080234
ISBN 13: 9781844080236
Book Overview: *Review round-ups in the national press and women's magazines *On-going PR work to include appearances at literary festivals *To be submitted for major trade promotions *Limited hardbacks available
Prizes: Long-listed for Orange Prize 2004.

Media Reviews
Both beautiful and challenging * GOOD HOUSEKEEPING *
Brave, understated and unforgettable * DAILY MAIL *
A sharp, sobering cocktail spiked with metaphysic, immense good humour and understanding... Duffy gets better and better. * Ali Smith *
It is a pleasure and a relief to read someone who is not only first class but it also thorougly in tune with today's attitdues, feelings and language. * THE TIMES *
Author Bio
Stella Duffy is the author of seven novels and the Saz Martin crime series. She has published over thirty short stories, many feature articles, and also writes for radio and theatre. Stella Duffy was born in the UK, grew up in New Zealand and now lives in London. In addition to her writing work she is an actor and improviser.