And Then She Fell

By Alicia Elliott,

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LONGLISTED FOR THE WOMEN'S PRIZE 2024

'Mesmeric, intoxicatingly original' Hannah Kent, bestselling author of Burial Rites

'Haunting and surreal... With its sharp wit and beautiful writing, this book had me flying through the pages.' Ana Reyes, New York Times bestselling author of The House in the Pines

'A towering achievement,…

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1 author picked And Then She Fell as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?

In my own work, as is likely obvious, mental health is a huge focus. I’m someone with a history of depression, anxiety, and anorexia. That middle element here, anxiety, is something I’ve seen written about a great deal, but rarely have I experienced it as profoundly as I did in this book.

When Alice starts losing control of her reality when her spiral begins in earnest… It was like reading what a panic attack feels like. And I mean that as the highest of compliments. I think this might make this read a difficult pill for some to swallow, but…

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