Book review: Nina Is Not OK

ALTHOUGH Shappi Khorsandi is best known for her comedy chops, her debut fiction novel Nina Is Not OK is a gritty and realistic portrayal of a 17-year-old girl’s spiral into alcoholism.

Sat, 27 Aug, 2016 - 01:00

Review: Alison Potter

Shappi Khorsandi

Ebury Press, €15.20;

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