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An exuberantly written coming-of-age story . . . Flashbulb-bright and memorable . . . Nicolas and Nouschka are the beautiful, frozen, fetishised symbols of separatist Quebec. As they try to wrench themselves into being, their story is as entrancing and antic and sensual as a dream (Guardian)
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Freewheeling novel strewn with whimsical details . . . Nouschka's tough-talking vulnerability will make you want to stick by her side as she finds her way in life (Daily Mail)
Book of the Week. Well-constructed book full of poetic quirks . . . Her characters are personifications of Montreal and a dark mirror of celebrity culture (Irish News)
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- EditoreQuercus Books
- Data di pubblicazione2015
- ISBN 10 1784290165
- ISBN 13 9781784290160
- RilegaturaCopertina flessibile
- Numero di pagine403
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