Book review: Wayward connection in chaos

For those new to Lockwood, 'Will There Ever Be Another You' will be a challenging and, at times, frustrating read as incidents and characters from previous books are referenced without explanation or context
Book review: Wayward connection in chaos

Patricia Lockwood’s unique style of writing asks much of the reader with a lack of narrative structure. Picture: Getty

Sat, 22 Nov, 2025 - 01:00
Seán Kelly

  • Will There Ever Be Another You 
  • Patricia Lockwood 
  • Bloomsbury Circus, £16.99

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