An astonishing and unique novel inspired by the author’s own story
Vivian is a cosmopolitan Taiwanese-American tourist who often escapes her busy life in London through adventure and travel. Johnny is a 15-year-old Irish teenager, living a neglected life on the margins of society.
On a bright spring afternoon in West Belfast, their paths collide during a horrifying act of violence.
In the aftermath, each is forced to confront the chain of events that led to the attack.
Inspired by true events, this is a story of the dark chapters and chance encounters that can irrevocably determine the shape of our lives.
Book Prizes:
Winner of The Guardian Not The Booker Prize
Shortlisted for The Authors' Club Best First Novel Award
Nominated to The Edgars Awards
Highly Commended for CWA Debut Dagger
What Reviewers and Readers Say:
'Complex and rewarding... an important book,' Stylist
'Heart-wrenching depiction... Brave, raw and strikingly original, it is a story that will resonate for many years,' Daily Mail
'An important and moving book about rape and the long process of recovery,' Cathy Rentzenbrink
'Dark Chapter is a fascinating book, which takes an unflinching look at reality of sexual violence. I have never found myself rooting for a heroine with more urgency than in Dark Chapter,' Kate Rhodes
'Deftly written, pacey and unflinching, I could not put it down. Winnie M Li is a rare talent with an explosive and timely story. Do not miss it,' Marti Leimbach
‘Dark Chapter is a must-read. It’s gripping, compelling and all the more authentic for inhabiting both voices so completely. Stunning,’ Erin Kelly
'Winnie M Li handles alternate points-of-view seamlessly in Dark Chapter, an unflinching lens on the sexual assault landscape and one that should be applauded,' Ali Land
‘An authentic, courageous debut, told with unflinching honesty and exceptional insight,' A.D. Garrett
‘A powerful story, compassionately told,' Ros Barber
‘An accomplished debut, an honest and unsparing story,’ Cath Stanicliffe
'Lyrical, haunting and hypnotic. Winnie Li yanks us into the abyss, luring us to confront the complexities of our humanity before expertly pulling us out. An important novel from a ballsy new literary heroine. A must read,' Irenosen Okojie
"synopsis" may belong to another edition of this title.
"About this title" may belong to another edition of this title.
Shipping:
£ 8.24
Within U.S.A.
Book Description Condition: New. 'Deftly written, pacey and unflinching, I could not put it down.' --Marti Leimbach, best-selling author Highly Commended for the CWA Debut Dagger 2015 Inspired by true events, this is a story of the dark chapters and chance encounters that can irrevocably determine the shape of our lives. Num Pages: 384 pages. BIC Classification: FF; FHP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 135. . 2017. Hardback. . . . . Books ship from the US and Ireland. Seller Inventory # 9781785079047
Book Description Condition: New. 'Deftly written, pacey and unflinching, I could not put it down.' --Marti Leimbach, best-selling author Highly Commended for the CWA Debut Dagger 2015 Inspired by true events, this is a story of the dark chapters and chance encounters that can irrevocably determine the shape of our lives. Num Pages: 384 pages. BIC Classification: FF; FHP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 135. . 2017. Hardback. . . . . Seller Inventory # 9781785079047
Book Description hardback. Condition: New. Language: ENG. Seller Inventory # 9781785079047
Book Description Condition: New. Seller Inventory # 26381908067
Book Description Hardcover. Condition: Brand New. 384 pages. 8.58x5.43x1.34 inches. In Stock. Seller Inventory # __1785079042
Book Description Condition: New. Print on Demand. Seller Inventory # 380947388
Book Description Buch. Condition: Neu. Neuware -As covered by YOU Magazine, Daily Mail, Daily Telegraph, The Times, Metro, The Weekender, The Stylist, Irish Sun, Irish News, The Scotsman, Irish News and others. An astonishing and unique novel inspired by the author''s own story. Seller Inventory # 9781785079047