Never Far from Nowhere

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Jacket review

'Levy's raw sense of realism and depth of feeling infuses every line' Elle -- Elle

UK Kirkus review

A bitter sibling rivalry divides sisters Olive and Vivien, born in London to parents recently arrived from Jamaica. Olive, the older sister, is isolated and unhappy at school. She becomes pregnant at 17, and marries her boyfriend. But the marriage is short-lived, and she soon finds herself back home, depressed and arguing with her mother. In contrast, Vivien, who is very light-skinned, finds it easy to integrate and make friends at school, despite the casual racism of England in the 1970s. Her teenage years encompass Afghan coats and pub rock bands and, ultimately, a bright future at art school. The girls' mother finds it increasingly difficult to arbitrate between the alienated sisters. An insightful story of troubled families and growing pains. (Kirkus UK)

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