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We Were the Universe: 'Full of dark wit and feral delight' Jenny Offill
Kimberly King Parsons
A young mother, in denial after the loss of her sister, navigates the dizzying landscapes of desire, guilt, and grief in this darkly comic, highly anticipated debut novel from Kimberly King Parsons, author of Black Light (longlisted for the National Book Award).
| Media | Books Paperback Book (Book with soft cover and glued back) |
| Released | July 4, 2024 |
| ISBN13 | 9781805462262 |
| Publishers | Atlantic Books |
| Pages | 320 |
| Dimensions | 215 × 136 × 25 mm · 350 g |
| Language | English |
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