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Cuckoo

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Narrator Nell Frizzell

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Length 8 hours 13 minutes
Language English
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After Nancy’s father dies, she is faced with two life-changing revelations.


One: She has a half-brother she knew nothing about.

Nancy’s world is punched inside out at the discovery of a mysterious new sibling. But she can’t help but feel curious about Oliver, this stranger who shares her DNA. Her sister Rita, on the other hand, is furious and wants nothing to do with their ‘cuckoo’ brother.

Two: She’s pregnant.

The father – Nancy’s not-quite-boyfriend from her not-quite-relationship – doesn’t want to commit any time soon. He isn’t even in the same continent as her right now. And with her mother and sister in shock about Oliver, Nancy’s struggling to find someone to turn to for support.

In a tumult of grief, fear and hope, Nancy pushes herself into an uncertain future as she rethinks what really makes a family. But there’s one more thought in the back of her head…

Is there space in her family for two more?

© Nell Frizzell 2024 (P) Penguin Audio 2024

Nell Frizzell is a writer, journalist and Vogue columnist. She has written and worked for the Guardian, VICE, The Sunday Times, Elle, the BBC, the Observer, Grazia and The Independent among many others. Her first book, The Panic Years, was an exploration of bodies, babies and the big questions facing modern life. Her debut novel, Square One, painted a humorous picture of moving home, fathers and daughters and surviving heartbreak. She lives in Oxford, in a very small house full of pasta and bedding and bikes.

Nell Frizzell is a writer, journalist and Vogue columnist. She has written and worked for the Guardian, VICE, The Sunday Times, Elle, the BBC, the Observer, Grazia and The Independent among many others. Her first book, The Panic Years, was an exploration of bodies, babies and the big questions facing modern life. Her debut novel, Square One, painted a humorous picture of moving home, fathers and daughters and surviving heartbreak. She lives in Oxford, in a very small house full of pasta and bedding and bikes.

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Author:

Narrator:
Nell Frizzell

ISBN:
9781529904475

Length:
8 hours 13 minutes

Language:
English

Publisher:
Transworld

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Edition:
Unabridged

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Reviews

Nell has that special ability to write about the most true, most slippery parts of life in a deliciously frank, simple and frequently hilarious way - she'll make you laugh, cry and think A frank and funny exploration of family Nell Frizzell is one of our funniest and most observant writers - how lucky we are to have her The wondrous Nell Frizzell does 'when ancestry,com goes wrong' (great premise) with very entertaining weird family results Funny and full of life and ideas, reading Nell Frizzell is like meeting a new friend Cuckoo is so warm, tender and beautiful . . . This is a spellbinding story about love, families and what makes us truly grow up. I adored it This was stunning . . . a really different kind of 'found family' novel. I was so invested in the characters by the end that I kept picking up the book again to see if there was any more Smart and funny, it had me from page one Reliably compelling, always insightful and very entertaining writing from the wonderful Nell Frizzell Carefully observed and sensitively described . . . poignant Expand reviews
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