Book review: A gritty collection of imaginative writing and devastating observation

The stories in this collection, some only a page or two long, get to the point with an economy of language and a razor sharp focus
Book review: A gritty collection of imaginative writing and devastating observation

Claire Hennessy is the author of 12 books for young people. She is also an editor and creative writing facilitator.

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  • In the Movie of her Life 
  • Claire Hennessy 
  • Doire Press, €16 

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