Everyone’s family seems completely crazy at times. For Lou Coulson, it’s all the time. Everything is changing, breaking down, chaos is seeping in. This touching, unsettling and darkly hilarious novel is a hymn to the surreal undercurrents that lie beneath 'ordinary' suburban lives.
reviews:
'London-based author Emily Critchley crafts a hilarious narrative centered around the strange family dynamic of the Coulson home. Lou’s voice is the star of this novel, turning even the most mundane events into something interesting and absolutely hilarious.' Mugglenet
' A are combination of razor-sharp observation, dry humour and warm humanity. Critchley possess a masterly style ,' Oliver Harris.
'This exceptional debut is the compelling, sharply observed story of a family in crisis told, in an understated narrative voice reminiscent of Mark Haddon or Harper Lee, by 13-year-old Lou, who is on the autism spectrum.' The Sunday Times
'Warm, witty, moving.' Anna James
'A compelling story with nuanced characters who leap off the page.' Julia Bell
'The voice of Louise as narrator is brilliant. A funny and up-lifting read. The School Librarian
'Lou’s narrative voice is rich, witty, and charming, her slightly baffled viewpoint ringing out with humour even in the hardest situations. . I absolutely fell for her, the girl with a rich fantasy world of a homeschooled life in Scotland, who’d rather watch a nature documentary than answer a phone call. Lizzie@huxtales
A charmingly witty yet poignant novel about coming of age, belonging, and families. Emily Critchley’s debut novel is insightful and complex. An observant, astute and intelligent writer, Critchley is a talent to watch. Sunny Singh
Genre: Young Adult Fiction
reviews:
'London-based author Emily Critchley crafts a hilarious narrative centered around the strange family dynamic of the Coulson home. Lou’s voice is the star of this novel, turning even the most mundane events into something interesting and absolutely hilarious.' Mugglenet
' A are combination of razor-sharp observation, dry humour and warm humanity. Critchley possess a masterly style ,' Oliver Harris.
'This exceptional debut is the compelling, sharply observed story of a family in crisis told, in an understated narrative voice reminiscent of Mark Haddon or Harper Lee, by 13-year-old Lou, who is on the autism spectrum.' The Sunday Times
'Warm, witty, moving.' Anna James
'A compelling story with nuanced characters who leap off the page.' Julia Bell
'The voice of Louise as narrator is brilliant. A funny and up-lifting read. The School Librarian
'Lou’s narrative voice is rich, witty, and charming, her slightly baffled viewpoint ringing out with humour even in the hardest situations. . I absolutely fell for her, the girl with a rich fantasy world of a homeschooled life in Scotland, who’d rather watch a nature documentary than answer a phone call. Lizzie@huxtales
A charmingly witty yet poignant novel about coming of age, belonging, and families. Emily Critchley’s debut novel is insightful and complex. An observant, astute and intelligent writer, Critchley is a talent to watch. Sunny Singh
Genre: Young Adult Fiction
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