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Pizza Girl (Paperback)

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Paperback 208 Pages
Published: 24/06/2021
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Waterstones Says

Perfect reading for fans of Normal People and Fleabag, Frazier’s electrifying debut charts the vexed relationship between a pregnant teenage pizza delivery driver and a stressed-out, middle-aged mum.

Named a most anticipated book of 2020 by Vogue, Harper's Bazaar, Elle, Marie Claire, Time, People, BuzzFeed, Bustle, and more. Perfect for fans of Normal People and Fleabag.

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.

Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers
ISBN: 9780008356446
Number of pages: 208
Weight: 180 g
Dimensions: 198 x 129 x 16 mm


MEDIA REVIEWS

‘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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“original”

I went into this book thinking it would be a sort of feel good read but boy was I wrong!
Initially I found it slow but reviews had said stick with it and I'm glad I did. The protagonist didn't excite me at... More

Hardback edition
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“Unique”

Pizza girl is pregnant, and her biggest worry is "why is everyone else happy about this?". She's 18, why isn't her mum telling her that she's ruining her life? Why is her boyfriend, Billy,... More

Paperback edition
1 similar book recommended
Helpful? Upvote 24

“Emotional, funny”

This was a good quick easy read. It didn't blow me away however I did enjoy it. Set in America, She works in a pizza delivery/takeaway shop whilst at school. When she leaves, she knows she has something to tide... More

Hardback edition
Helpful? Upvote 19

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