This Is Why We Can't Have Nice Things

'Excellent' IRISH TIMES 'Witty and biting and brilliant' i PAPER 'Full of dark mischief' EMMA HEALEY 'Hilarious' EMMA JANE UNSWORTH WINNER OF THE BBC NATIONAL SHORT STORY AWARD A mother has an unexpected outburst at a corporate therapy session for working parents. A couple finally get time to rekindle their relationship and make an ill-advised home movie. A pregnant film director plots revenge on the actress who betrayed her.

A woman deliberately causes conflict at her ex's wedding. These powerful and funny stories illuminate the lives of untamed women. They explore how society wants us to behave - and what happens when we refuse .

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