Irish Book Awards 2015 Book of the Year
A courageous, unflinching and emotionally challenging novel, focusing on sexual consent and the issues surrounding social media commentary and uprisings. Covering two time periods, a year apart, a vivid picture emerges of Emma. Emma is a fascinating character, bright and beautiful, she loves to be the centre of attention, however she is manipulative and able to use her looks to her advantage.
Beneath the surface, there is much more to discover, and as her story is written in the first person, a fuller picture of Emma starts to emerge.
Louise O’Neill describes the events that occur with consideration, yet most importantly with a frank honesty, meaning at times this is not only an uncomfortable but also achingly difficult read. Distressing, bleak yet compelling, this is a significant novel that will encourage contemplation and discussion, about a painful and challenging subject.
This title is recommended for older teens due to the content.
In a small town where everyone knows everyone, Emma O'Donovan is different. She is the special one - beautiful, popular, powerful. And she works hard to keep it that way. Until that night . . . Now, she's an embarrassment.
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In a small town where everyone knows everyone, Emma O'Donovan is different. She is the special one - beautiful, popular, powerful.
The LoveReading4Kids Editorial Team have read and reviewed Asking For It and determined it is suitable for children aged 15-18 years old
Asking For It features in the following genres: Gritty Reads, Recommendations, Stories about Family and Friends, Children's and Young Adult Fiction, Children’s, Teenage and Educational, Featured Books for Young Adults
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Asking For It was written by Louise O'Neill and published by riverrun an imprint of Quercus Publishing
Asking For It has 353 pages
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