About the book
The lives of a bereaved young woman and her neighbour who is consumed by her affair with a married man entwine in this dark, compelling and compassionate coming-of age novel.
'A poignant, deft portrayal of love, obsession and grief' STYLIST
'Susannah Dickey is a phenomenal talent and I loved this novel.' ELIZABETH DAY
'I loved Common Decency . . . such a propulsive joy to read too.' MEGAN NOLAN
FROM THE CRITICALLY ACCLAIMED AUTHOR OF TENNIS LESSONS
In an apartment building in Belfast, two women wrestle with the sorrows and spectres of love and loss.
Since her mother's death, Lily has withdrawn from the world, trapped between grief and anger. She has to break out of this damaging cycle - but how?
Upstairs, Siobhán is consumed by her affair with a married man. Her days revolve around his sporadic texts and rare visits. She barely notices the strange girl who lives below and dawdles in the foyer.
But Lily is keeping a close eye on her neighbour, whose life seems so much better and more fulfilling than her own. When resentment evolves into something darker and more urgent, she decides to teach Siobhán a lesson...
'Sharp as tacks, extremely funny and deeply moving. This novel is very good company.' JAN CARSON
Editions of Common Decency
- Hardcover
- ISBN 9780857526885
- Paperback
- ISBN 9781804991046
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780857529015
- EBook
- ISBN 9781473573437
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The lives of a bereaved young woman and her neighbour who is consumed by her affair with a married man entwine in this dark, compelling and compassionate coming-of age novel.
'A poignant, deft portrayal of love, obsession and grief' STYLIST
'Susannah Dickey is a phenomenal talent and I loved this novel.' ELIZABETH DAY
'I loved Common Decency . . . such a propulsive joy to read too.' MEGAN NOLAN
FROM THE CRITICALLY ACCLAIMED AUTHOR OF TENNIS LESSONS
In an apartment building in Belfast, two women wrestle with the sorrows and spectres of love and loss.
Since her mother's death, Lily has withdrawn from the world, trapped between grief and anger. She has to break out of this damaging cycle - but how?
Upstairs, Siobhán is consumed by her affair with a married man. Her days revolve around his sporadic texts and rare visits. She barely notices the strange girl who lives below and dawdles in the foyer.
But Lily is keeping a close eye on her neighbour, whose life seems so much better and more fulfilling than her own. When resentment evolves into something darker and more urgent, she decides to teach Siobhán a lesson...
'Sharp as tacks, extremely funny and deeply moving. This novel is very good company.' JAN CARSON
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Common Decency about?
The lives of a bereaved young woman and her neighbour who is consumed by her affair with a married man entwine in this dark, compelling and compassionate coming-of age novel.
'A poignant, deft portrayal of love, obsession and grief' STYLIST
'Susannah Dickey is a phenomenal talent and I loved this novel.' ELIZABETH DAY
'I loved Common Decency . . . such a propulsive joy to read too.' MEGAN NOLAN
FROM THE CRITICALLY ACCLAIMED AUTHOR OF TENNIS LESSONS
In an apartment building in Belfast, two women wrestle with the sorrows and spectres of love and loss.
Since her mother's death, Lily has withdrawn from the world, trapped between grief and anger. She has to break out of this damaging cycle - but how?
Upstairs, Siobhán is consumed by her affair with a married man. Her days revolve around his sporadic texts and rare visits. She barely notices the strange girl who lives below and dawdles in the foyer.
But Lily is keeping a close eye on her neighbour, whose life seems so much better and more fulfilling than her own. When resentment evolves into something darker and more urgent, she decides to teach Siobhán a lesson...
'Sharp as tacks, extremely funny and deeply moving. This novel is very good company.' JAN CARSON
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Common Decency?
Fiction > Fiction: literary and general non-genre > Modern and contemporary fiction: literary and general
Where can I read a sample of Common Decency?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9780857526885
How long is Common Decency and how many pages does it have?
Common Decency has 320 page(s)
Who is/are the Author/s of the book Common Decency?
Susannah Dickey
Who is the Publisher of the book Common Decency?
Transworld
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
Common Decency is available as hardcover(ISBN 9780857526885) and paperback(ISBN 9781804991046) and paperback(ISBN 9780857529015) and ebook(ISBN 9781473573437)
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