Review
'
Common Decency is a study of alienation and connection, of love and grief, written by an author who truly cares about language and understands its power from within.
Susannah Dickey is a phenomenal talent and I loved this novel.' -
ELIZABETH DAY'
I loved Common Decency, a perfectly judged glimpse at two variations of loneliness and how they inform and relate to one another. Such a surprising, clever, sad and strange book which I am still thinking about long after finishing - and yet such
a propulsive joy to read too.' -
MEGAN NOLANSusannah Dickey has an uncanny ability to get right to the dark heart of her characters, blending acidic observation with a generous side of kindness.
Common Decency is
sharp as tacks, extremely funny and deeply moving. This novel is very good company.' -
JAN CARSON'Quite simply,
one of the funniest and most insightful novelists writing today. Her turn of phrase, ear for dialogue, wry humour and power of observation is
masterful.' -
NELL FRIZZELL --This text refers to the
paperback edition.
About the Author
Susannah Dickey grew up in Derry and now lives in London. She is the author of two poetry pamphlets,
I had some very slight concerns (2017) and
genuine human values (2018). Her poetry has been published in
Ambit,
The White Review,
Poetry Ireland Review and
Magma, amongst others. In 2018 she was shortlisted for
The White Review short story prize, and in 2017 she was the winner of the inaugural Verve Poetry Festival competition. Her debut novel,
Tennis Lessons, was published in July 2020. --This text refers to the
paperback edition.
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