Claire Baglin
On the Clock
- ISBN 13:
- 9780811239356
- author:
- Claire Baglin
- format:
- Trade Paperback
- publisher:
- New Directions Publishing Corporation
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2025
- Pages:
- 144
- Genre:
- Small Town & Rural Fiction
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 2 working days
Description
Claire Baglin's On the Clock is a poignant and thought-provoking novel that weaves together two distinct storylines. The first follows a young woman's summer job at a fast food franchise, while the second explores her childhood memories of her family, particularly her devoted but struggling father. Through a keen eye for detail and a crisp, compelling style, Baglin brings to life the lives of those on the margins of society, revealing the beauty and hardship in the everyday. The novel's alternating strands offer a powerful exploration of social inequality, family dynamics, and the struggles of growing up. With a keen ear for workplace jargon and a dry sense of humour, Baglin's writing is both affectionate and alienated, capturing the complexities of life in a small town and the disillusionment of young adulthood. Through its vivid portrayal of the past and present, On the Clock offers a nuanced and thought-provoking read, one that will linger long after the final page is turned.
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