MICHELLE BERRY

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What We All Want

ISBN 978-0-88801-433-7

 

Michelle Berry's brilliant first novel is as touching as it is mirthful. Siblings, Hilary, Thomas and Billy have been thrown together after a long estrangement to plan their mother's funeral. For Thomas and Billy, the prospect of being back in their childhood home is far from ideal. Even more unsettling is their sister, who has developed a few disturbing attachments to dolls, preserves and pebbles underfoot. For Hilary, the sight of her brothers is a sign of hope and a new life. As they argue over funeral arrangements, Hilary, Billy and Thomas strugle to contain their secret hopes, desires, fears and shame. Witty and insightful, What We All Want shows just how beautiful and tragic a family can be.