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Pizza Girl
- Author
- Jean Kyoung Frazier
- Narrator
- Jenna Yi
- Publisher
- HarperCollins Publishers
- Publish Date
- 17 September 2020
- Run Time
- 5 hours 32 minutes
- Format
- x-book®
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What to expect
Perfect for fans of Coco Mellors, R. F. Kuang and Yomi Adegoke, this electrifying debut and TikTok sensation charts the unlikely relationship between a pregnant teenage pizza delivery driver and a stressed-out, middle-aged mum.
Eighteen years old, pregnant, and working as a pizza delivery girl, our dysfunctional heroine is deeply lost and in complete denial about it all. She’s grieving the death of her father, avoiding her loving boyfriend, and flagrantly ignoring her future.
Her world is further upended when she becomes obsessed with Jenny, a stay-at-home mother new to the neighbourhood, who comes to depend on weekly deliveries of pickle-covered pizzas for her son’s happiness.
As one woman looks toward motherhood and the other toward middle age, the relationship between the two begins to blur in strange, complicated, and ultimately heartbreaking ways.
Bold, tender, and unexpected, Pizza Girl is a moving and funny portrait of a flawed, unforgettable young woman as she tries to find her place in the world.
‘A fine debut’ Independent
‘Utterly moving’ Stylist
‘A thought provoking debut … I loved it’Daily Mail
Readers are LOVING Pizza Girl‘I just devoured it’
‘Superb writing’
‘Easily a cult classic’
‘I read this book in one sitting’
Critics Review
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‘Utterly moving’ Stylist
‘A bold and unusual novel’ Vogue
‘This story is both heartbreaking and hysterical, so buckle in for a wild emotional ride’ Good Housekeeping
‘A thought provoking debut … so compelling … I loved it’ Daily Mail
‘Bold, funny and quick … a unique, satisfying read that can be devoured in one sitting’ Vice
‘Exactly the sort of read I’m looking for at the moment’ Refinery29
‘A fine debut’ Independent
‘A punchy and riveting story about struggling to take control of your life’BuzzFeed
‘Pacy and unexpected, this is a read you'll find refreshing if you've been stuck in a rut’ Cosmopolitan
‘By turns witty and moving, this is a sharp shock of a novel … Frazier is a stylish writer who wears her skills lightly … Her debut is a blistering slice of life with all the toppings’ The Irish Times
‘Short and sweet, this is a wry and understated tale of finding your place and identity’ Heat
‘A really remarkable debut’ The Nerd Daily
‘Messy, funny, dark, with characters who feel so real you’d swear you know them already. A truly original coming-of-age tale that feels both fresh and familiar’ Louise Hare, author of This Lovely City
‘A sublime ode to obsessive outcasts and lovable screw-ups everywhere, Pizza Girl is irresistible and bold, brutal and sweet, with an ending that will thrash your heart’ Kimberly King Parsons
‘Riotously funny’ Elle
’Fresh, funny, bittersweet’ New York Times
‘This quirky, moody novel delivers in unexpected ways’ People
‘Jean Kyoung Frazier brings a flawless ear for language, great inventiveness, unfailing intelligence and empathy, and best of all a rare and shimmering wit.’ Richard Ford
‘Luminous, brooding, and, frankly, awe-inspiring’ Bryan Washington
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Details
- Author
- Jean Kyoung Frazier
- Narrator
- Jenna Yi
- Duration
- 5 hours 32 minutes
- Release Date
- 17 September 2020
- ISBN
- 9780008431532
- Format
- x-book®
- Publisher
- HarperCollins Publishers
- Genre
- Modern and contemporary fiction: literary and general, Fiction: literary and general non-genre, Thriller / suspense fiction
Synopsis
Perfect for fans of Coco Mellors, R. F. Kuang and Yomi Adegoke, this electrifying debut and TikTok sensation charts the unlikely relationship between a pregnant teenage pizza delivery driver and a stressed-out, middle-aged mum. Eighteen years old, pregnant, and working as a pizza delivery girl, our dysfunctional heroine is deeply lost and in complete denial about it all. She’s grieving the death of her father, avoiding her loving boyfriend, and flagrantly ignoring her future. Her world is further upended when she becomes obsessed with Jenny, a stay-at-home mother new to the neighbourhood, who comes to depend on weekly deliveries of pickle-covered pizzas for her son’s happiness. As one woman looks toward motherhood and the other toward middle age, the relationship between the two begins to blur in strange, complicated, and ultimately heartbreaking ways. Bold, tender, and unexpected, Pizza Girl is a moving and funny portrait of a flawed, unforgettable young woman as she tries to find her place in the world. ‘A fine debut’ Independent ‘Utterly moving’ Stylist ‘A thought provoking debut … I loved it’Daily Mail Readers are LOVING Pizza Girl ‘I just devoured it’ ‘Superb writing’ ‘Easily a cult classic’ ‘I read this book in one sitting’
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