Big Girl, Small Town

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SHORTLISTED FOR THE COSTA FIRST NOVEL AWARD FINALIST FOR THE IRISH BOOK AWARD FOR NEWCOMER OF THE YEAR FINALIST FOR THE COMEDY WOMEN IN PRINT PRIZE “Darkly hilarious . . . Wildly entertaining.” —The Guardian Meet Majella O’Neill, a unique heroine in this Irish debut likened to Milkman and Derry Girls. Majella prefers to stay out of the spotlight, avoiding the scrutiny of her small Northern Irish town, where she grew up in the aftermath of the Troubles. Her life revolves around caring for her alcoholic mother, working at the local chip shop, and watching familiar faces come and go. She wears the same small overalls daily, eats microwaved fish and chips each night, and binge-watches Dallas from her bed. However, beneath this routine lies a deeper reality: she is unaware of her father's whereabouts, and the town is still affected by the Protestant-Catholic divide. When her granny dies, Majella's predictable life is disrupted, prompting her to consider that there may be more beyond the gossip of Aghybogey, the pub, and the chip shop. This realization opens her eyes to a larger world outside her small town. With a distinctive voice and an engaging protagonist, this story will resonate with fans of Sally Rooney, Ottessa Moshfegh, and those who appreciate accessible literary fiction with an edge.