Book Summary. Inspired by a true story, Little Deaths, like celebrated novels by Sarah Waters and Megan Abbott, is compelling literary crime fiction that explores the capacity for good and evil in us all. It's in a tight-knit working-class neighborhood in Queens, New York, and Ruth Malone - a single mother who works long hours as a cocktail waitress - wakes to discover her two small children, Frankie Jr. . · "Utterly atmospheric and with style to burn, Emma Flint's Little Deaths is a novel that troubles and transfixes from its simmering first pages all the way to its searing final words."—Megan Abbott, author of You Will Know Me "Little Deathsis a rarity: a period piece and police procedural that is wrenching and real and deeply moving. I fell fast and hard under the spell of this lush, moody, film noir Brand: Hachette Books. Little Deaths. by. Emma Flint. · Rating details · 7, ratings · 1, reviews. Inspired by a true story, Little Deaths, like celebrated novels by Sarah Waters and Megan Abbott, is compelling literary crime fiction that explores the capacity for good and evil in us all. It's in a tight-knit working-class neighborhood in Queens, New York, and Ruth Malone - a single mother who works long hours as a /5.
Flint writes powerfully of Ruth's stunned grief, a grief she deadens with alcohol and sex. The last third of the book, her trial, is absolutely riveting. The ending may or may not convince you, but that is perhaps immaterial: Little Deaths is a strong and confident addition to the growing trend of domestic dystopias - novels about flawed. Listen to Little Deaths (Unabridged) on Spotify. Emma Flint · Album · · songs. Emma Flint has written a penetrating novel right out of today's headlines. Her command of everyday nuances and human weaknesses makes this both a captivating read and a searing look at today's condemning mindset. With an ending that will shock and dismay, Little Deaths is a must-read.".
“Utterly atmospheric and with style to burn, Emma Flint’s Little Deaths is a novel that troubles and transfixes from its simmering first pages all the way to its searing final words.” Megan Abbott, bestselling author of The End of Everything, Dare Me, Fever, and You Will Know Me. “A phenomenal achievement. "Utterly atmospheric and with style to burn, Emma Flint's Little Deaths is a novel that troubles and transfixes from its simmering first pages all the way to its searing final words."—Megan Abbott, author of You Will Know Me "Little Deathsis a rarity: a period piece and police procedural that is wrenching and real and deeply moving. I fell fast and hard under the spell of this lush, moody, film noir of a novel."—. Little Deaths. by. Emma Flint. · Rating details · 7, ratings · 1, reviews. Inspired by a true story, Little Deaths, like celebrated novels by Sarah Waters and Megan Abbott, is compelling literary crime fiction that explores the capacity for good and evil in us all. It's in a tight-knit working-class neighborhood in Queens, New York, and Ruth Malone - a single mother who works long hours as a cocktail waitress - wakes to discover her two small.
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