The perfect pick for the first in our new Iggy's bookclub series. The Iggy and Burt team give their verdict on Ocean Vuong's On Earth We're Briefly Gorgeous.
What is it about? This is a story of the lives of strangers and the simple green notebook that brought them all together. Julian Jessop, an eccentric, lonely artist believes that most people aren't really honest with each other. Monica, an ex-lawyer turned small business owner desperately trying to keep every aspect of her life perfectly orderly. Hazard, is the charming addict who finally decides to make the vow to get sober. Alice, is the fabulous mummy instagrammer with the seemingly perfect husband, house and baby. Then there is the green notebook that is filled with their deepest selves and truths. Before long they find themselves meeting in real life at Monica’s café. What follows is a beautiful...
The Mermaid of Black Conch is the latest arrival from Trinidadian author Monique Roffey and it has already become one of our favourite additions to the Iggy & Burt’s book club.