{"product_id":"9780008629113","title":"Everyone I Know is Dying: A new razor-sharp, honest literary debut novel for 2025, perfect for fans of Coco Mellors and Meg Mason!","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\n          \u003cstrong\u003e'I hope the lights are on when we finally have sex so he can see how young I am compared to his wife.'\u003c\/strong\u003e\n        \u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch2\u003e\n          \u003cstrong\u003eReaders are loving \u003cem\u003eEveryone I Know is Dying:\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n        \u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e'An important, electric portrayal of mental health' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e'Brutally relatable' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e'One of the most powerful books I've ever read' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e'Brilliantly written by an outstanding new literary talent' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e'Words struggle to express the enormity and the power it holds' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e'Raw, relentless, revelatory' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\n          \u003cstrong\u003e\n            \u003cem\u003e***\u003c\/em\u003e\n          \u003c\/strong\u003e\n        \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhen she’s having sex with her boss, Iris likes to have the lights on so he can see how much younger she is than his wife. She likes watching her colleagues eat unhealthy lunches at their desk while her stomach aches with emptiness. She likes coasting at work knowing she’s going to land a big promotion anyway.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSo why when it arrives does she find herself sprawled on her hallway floor, crying uncontrollably? Why, instead of a sense of triumph, does a crippling depression threaten to overwhelm her? Why does the support and stability of her family and friends feel so suffocating? And why, torn between her flatmate George – good, kind, reliable George – and cold, indifferent Patrick, does she only seem capable of making choices that cause her pain?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\n          \u003cstrong\u003eA razor-sharp, bleakly funny exploration of mental health crises, the societal pressures on young women, and toxic sexual and romantic relationships from one of the most exciting new literary voices. Perfect for fans of \u003cem\u003eSorrow and Bliss\u003c\/em\u003e or \u003cem\u003eCleopatra and Frankenstein\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/strong\u003e\n        \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e'Sharp and uncompromising… \u003cem\u003eEveryone I Know is Dying\u003c\/em\u003e is a book that demands to be read' \u003cstrong\u003eJoe Gibson, author of \u003cem\u003eSeventeen\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e'I read every page obsessively… sharp and witty and so delicately crafted' \u003cstrong\u003eElvin Mensah, author of \u003cem\u003eSmall Joys\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEmily Slapper's Everyone I Know is Dying is a contemporary fiction that delves into the life of a city girl navigating through romance, ambition, and mental health issues. The story is a powerful exploration of the societal pressures faced by young women today, making it a must-read for those seeking a brutally honest narrative.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor fans of Dolly Alderton (Good Material), Ann Napolitano (Hello Beautiful), Liz Nugent (Unravelling Oliver), Rufi Thorpe (Margo's Got Money Troubles), and Sally Rooney (Beautiful World, Where Are You).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHarperCollins 2024\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Emily Slapper, Read by Sofia Engstrand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46889087795349,"sku":"9780008629113","price":45.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0484\/3175\/9509\/files\/9780008629113_58cba6ea-93ae-4c74-91cc-edff58d33493.jpg?v=1776888335","url":"https:\/\/harpercollins.com.au\/products\/9780008629113","provider":"HarperCollins AU","version":"1.0","type":"link"}