Patterson, Glenn
Two Summers
- ISBN 13:
- 9781848408982
- author:
- Patterson, Glenn
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- New Island Books
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2023
- Pages:
- 208
- Dimensions:
- 21.5 x 13.5 x 1.5 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- Fiction & Literature, General, Fiction & Literature,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 4 working days
Description
Two Summers is a poignant and evocative collection of two novellas that explore the complexities of adolescence in Belfast during pivotal summers. Set against the backdrop of a city grappling with its past, these stories follow two young men as they navigate the constraints of their environment and the turmoil of their own lives.
The first novella, Summer on the Road, introduces Mark, a young man who finds himself swept up in a job he didn't expect, navigating the challenges of adulthood while still trying to find his place. Meanwhile, the second novella, Last Summer of the Shangri-Las, takes us to New York in 1977, where Gem is struggling to come to terms with his own demons and finds himself drawn to the city's vibrant music scene.
Through these two stories, Glenn Patterson captures the innocence and passion of adolescent boys, their confusion and yearning for connection. A powerful exploration of youth, identity and belonging, Two Summers is a worthwhile read for anyone who has ever been young.
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