Book review: Casual misogyny and classism abound in beautifully tackled tale of consent

This vibrant, sometimes hilarious, at times bleak novel set in Belfast, featuring a rich cast of distinctly ‘Erskinesque’ characters is highly recommended
Book review: Casual misogyny and classism abound in beautifully tackled tale of consent

Wendy Erskine raises the point that working-class women, even ones as endearing as Misty, are judged. Picture: Khara Pringle

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