by Amanda Coe (Author)
A child's imaginary friend, a woman who wants a baby more than anything, the holiday from hell, and the friend who tries to help too muchthese are all part of this extraordinary collection of stories from a wonderful new young writer. With her perceptive eye on urban chic, the neglected women, the fantasist girlfriend, love, desire, passion, and revenge, Amanda Coe writes in a sharp, detailed and utterly readable style which picks up every nuance and twist of character and tone. Including terrific stories such as "A Whore in the Kitchen" and "Kiss Someone You Love, " this collection is sure to put the author on the literary map as one of the best new voices in contemporary fiction."
Format: Paperback
Pages: 213
Publisher: Virago Press Ltd
Published: 03 Aug 2000
ISBN 10: 1860498132
ISBN 13: 9781860498138