This Is Fine

By Poorna Bell | Publisher: Cornerstone

About the book

'I will read anything Poorna Bell writes!' Taylor Jenkins Reid
'Gorgeous, affirming, an exploration of why and how we nurture' Pandora Sykes
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It might not be the stuff of dreams, but Padma and Wallace have spent ten years building a relationship that feels . . . fine. Until Wallace gives Padma an ultimatum about starting a family she's not sure she even wants.

Padma's fifteen-year-old niece Myra is reaching her own crisis point. When she falls in with the wrong crowd and her life ends up in danger, it's the final straw for her parents.

Now Padma will spend the summer with her niece - in a ramshackle, ivy-clad house on the Kent clifftops - running a DIY rehab of sorts.

Will this be a pressure too far for her and Wallace? And how will she spend six weeks with a niece who, thanks to her sister, she barely knows?

It's the last place they want to be.

But this could just be the summer that changes everything . . .

Praise for This Is Fine:

'This Is Fine is so much better than fine, it’s totally genius. The writing is compelling and insightful – not to mention hilarious – and the story moved me to tears more than once. I LOVE THIS BOOK!’ Lucy Vine

'A perfect summer novel with endless entertainment and escapism. Warm, funny, charming and so brilliantly executed' Salma El-Wardany

'This witty, warm, beautifully written novel will both gladden and sadden; it'll crack open your heart and pour gold into it' Catherine Gray

'A sweet, smart story about sisterhood, exploring complex themes courageously. I fell in love with Padma and Myra’' Daisy Buchanan

'Light, funny and gorgeous - but also at times gritty and profound' Good Housekeeping

‘A brilliant, highly relatable look at complex family dynamics and womanhood, This is Fine is a must-read this summer’ Olivia Petter

'Warm, witty, wise and brimming with heart' Zing Tsjeng

'[Poorna] taps into the crevice of every human emotion and brings out pure light and joy. A must read' Poppy Jay

'Funny, insightful and ranges thoughtfully over all manner of subjects that matter' Natasha Poliszczuk

'A thought provoking and delicate read with a great deal of warm humour too!' Stephanie Yeboah

Editions of This Is Fine

Hardcover
ISBN 9781529901214
Paperback
ISBN 9781804941966
EBook
ISBN 9781804941973
AudioStreaming
ISBN 9781804949870

Read an Excerpt

'I will read anything Poorna Bell writes!' Taylor Jenkins Reid
'Gorgeous, affirming, an exploration of why and how we nurture' Pandora Sykes
____________________________

It might not be the stuff of dreams, but Padma and Wallace have spent ten years building a relationship that feels . . . fine. Until Wallace gives Padma an ultimatum about starting a family she's not sure she even wants.

Padma's fifteen-year-old niece Myra is reaching her own crisis point. When she falls in with the wrong crowd and her life ends up in danger, it's the final straw for her parents.

Now Padma will spend the summer with her niece - in a ramshackle, ivy-clad house on the Kent clifftops - running a DIY rehab of sorts.

Will this be a pressure too far for her and Wallace? And how will she spend six weeks with a niece who, thanks to her sister, she barely knows?

It's the last place they want to be.

But this could just be the summer that changes everything . . .

Praise for This Is Fine:

'This Is Fine is so much better than fine, it’s totally genius. The writing is compelling and insightful – not to mention hilarious – and the story moved me to tears more than once. I LOVE THIS BOOK!’ Lucy Vine

'A perfect summer novel with endless entertainment and escapism. Warm, funny, charming and so brilliantly executed' Salma El-Wardany

'This witty, warm, beautifully written novel will both gladden and sadden; it'll crack open your heart and pour gold into it' Catherine Gray

'A sweet, smart story about sisterhood, exploring complex themes courageously. I fell in love with Padma and Myra’' Daisy Buchanan

'Light, funny and gorgeous - but also at times gritty and profound' Good Housekeeping

‘A brilliant, highly relatable look at complex family dynamics and womanhood, This is Fine is a must-read this summer’ Olivia Petter

'Warm, witty, wise and brimming with heart' Zing Tsjeng

'[Poorna] taps into the crevice of every human emotion and brings out pure light and joy. A must read' Poppy Jay

'Funny, insightful and ranges thoughtfully over all manner of subjects that matter' Natasha Poliszczuk

'A thought provoking and delicate read with a great deal of warm humour too!' Stephanie Yeboah

Frequently Asked Questions

What is This Is Fine about?

'I will read anything Poorna Bell writes!' Taylor Jenkins Reid
'Gorgeous, affirming, an exploration of why and how we nurture' Pandora Sykes
____________________________

It might not be the stuff of dreams, but Padma and Wallace have spent ten years building a relationship that feels . . . fine. Until Wallace gives Padma an ultimatum about starting a family she's not sure she even wants.

Padma's fifteen-year-old niece Myra is reaching her own crisis point. When she falls in with the wrong crowd and her life ends up in danger, it's the final straw for her parents.

Now Padma will spend the summer with her niece - in a ramshackle, ivy-clad house on the Kent clifftops - running a DIY rehab of sorts.

Will this be a pressure too far for her and Wallace? And how will she spend six weeks with a niece who, thanks to her sister, she barely knows?

It's the last place they want to be.

But this could just be the summer that changes everything . . .

Praise for This Is Fine:

'This Is Fine is so much better than fine, it’s totally genius. The writing is compelling and insightful – not to mention hilarious – and the story moved me to tears more than once. I LOVE THIS BOOK!’ Lucy Vine

'A perfect summer novel with endless entertainment and escapism. Warm, funny, charming and so brilliantly executed' Salma El-Wardany

'This witty, warm, beautifully written novel will both gladden and sadden; it'll crack open your heart and pour gold into it' Catherine Gray

'A sweet, smart story about sisterhood, exploring complex themes courageously. I fell in love with Padma and Myra’' Daisy Buchanan

'Light, funny and gorgeous - but also at times gritty and profound' Good Housekeeping

‘A brilliant, highly relatable look at complex family dynamics and womanhood, This is Fine is a must-read this summer’ Olivia Petter

'Warm, witty, wise and brimming with heart' Zing Tsjeng

'[Poorna] taps into the crevice of every human emotion and brings out pure light and joy. A must read' Poppy Jay

'Funny, insightful and ranges thoughtfully over all manner of subjects that matter' Natasha Poliszczuk

'A thought provoking and delicate read with a great deal of warm humour too!' Stephanie Yeboah

What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in This Is Fine?

Fiction > Fiction: literary and general non-genre > Modern and contemporary fiction: literary and general

Where can I read a sample of This Is Fine?

You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9781529901214

Who is/are the Author/s of the book This Is Fine?

Poorna Bell

Who is the Publisher of the book This Is Fine?

Cornerstone

What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?

This Is Fine is available as hardcover(ISBN 9781529901214) and paperback(ISBN 9781804941966) and ebook(ISBN 9781804941973) and audiostreaming(ISBN 9781804949870)

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