{"product_id":"9780008667016","title":"Homesick","description":"\u003ch3\u003eAuthor:  Saunders, Silvia \u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ch4\u003eModern \u0026amp; contemporary fiction (post c 1945)\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003ch5\u003ePublished on 30 January 2025 by HarperCollins Publishers (HarperCollins) in the United Kingdom.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHardback | 400 pages\u003cbr\u003e224 x 147 x 38 | 506g\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA story of falling out of love from the winner of the Comedy Women in Print Award, for fans of Monica Heisey and Dolly Alderton\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e  A thoughtful and tender take on the concept of home Pandora Sykes\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e  Mara longs to escape the London rental market and the small, damp flat she shares with her housemate, Lewis (who refuses to wash up cutlery because it makes him feel weird). She wants nothing more than to get into her pyjamas at 6pm and watch Real Housewives in a judgement-free zone.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Then Mara’s prayers are answered as she unexpectedly comes into some money that helps her find a home of her own. She just needs her long-term boyfriend, Tom, to move in so they can be happy and grown-up together.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Except Tom has decided to leave London – and Mara.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Just as her life should be coming together, everything starts to unravel. Navigating a break-up\/non-break-up, a best friend accusing her of being self-involved, and a fixation with her new neighbours, will Mara ever be able to shake this homesick feeling?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Readers are already falling in love with Homesick …\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e A beautifully crafted story … filled with memorable characters and relatable situations, making it a heartfelt exploration of first loves, found families, and the bittersweet experience of growing up?????\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e I couldnt have loved this more … Its a really accomplished and very funny commentary on urban living and twenty first century existence … I was wrapped up in the propulsive plot ?????\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e What I appreciate about Homesick is the exploration of everyday issues … Maras year of self-discovery is a great reminder that life is a complex journey ?????\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e This novel offers a poignant exploration of love and self-discovery … With its mix of laugh-out-loud moments and genuine emotional depth, this book is a delightful read ?????\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Bookhouse Broughty Ferry","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54923902976375,"sku":"9780008667016","price":16.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0357\/3199\/6807\/files\/9780008667016.jpg?v=1741636712","url":"https:\/\/thebookhousebroughtyferry.pro\/products\/9780008667016","provider":"The Bookhouse Broughty Ferry","version":"1.0","type":"link"}