Craving

by Esther Gerritsen

Paperback, 2015

Status

Checked out

Publication

World Editions (2015), Edition: UK ed., 192 pages

Description

The relationship between Coco and her mother is uneasy to say the least. When they run into each other by chance, Elisabeth casually tells Coco that she is terminally ill. As Coco moves in with her mother and takes care of her, aspects of their troubled relationship come to the fore once again. Elizabeth tries her best to conform to the image of a caring mother, but struggles to deal with Coco's erratic behaviour and unpredictable moods.

User reviews

LibraryThing member edwinbcn
It is quite astounding to read and difficult to understand how a shitty piece of pulp fiction like this could be shortlisted for the biggest literary price in the Netherlands.

Awards

Dublin Literary Award (Longlist — 2017)
Libris Literatuur Prijs (Shortlist — 2013)

Language

Original language

English

Physical description

192 p.; 8.31 inches

ISBN

9462380074 / 9789462380073

Local notes

Fiction
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