Bannister, Ilona
Little Prisons
- ISBN 13:
- 9781529353907
- author:
- Bannister, Ilona
- format:
- Hardback
- publisher:
- Two Roads
- language:
- English
- Pages:
- 336
- Dimensions:
- 22 x 14.2 x 3.6 centimetres (0.3
- Genre:
- Fiction & Literature, General, Fiction & Literature,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Little Prisons by Ilona Bannister is a powerful exploration of the lives of four women living in close proximity to one another. In a small London building, Penny struggles with her own demons, while Carla, an American expat, has been trapped in a coercive relationship for years. Mable, an elderly Jamaican pensioner, and Woman, a housekeeper and nanny, also find themselves bound by circumstances beyond their control. As the women's paths intersect through everyday interactions, they begin to form tentative bonds with one another. Through small acts of kindness and compassion, they start to mend the broken paths in their lives. This moving novel shines a light on the complexities of human relationships and the resilience of the human spirit. Through its thoughtful portrayal of four complex characters, Little Prisons offers a nuanced exploration of the ways in which our lives can become trapped by circumstance, and the power of connection and compassion to set us free.
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