Three Kinds of Kissing
A haunting tale of friendship and lost innocence
Format:Paperback
Publisher:Vagabond Voices
Published:10th Oct '18
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Grace's friend Olive has gone missing, forcing her to confront dark secrets from their past in Three Kinds of Kissing.
In Three Kinds of Kissing, the story unfolds with Grace grappling with the sudden disappearance of her schoolmate, Olive. Although only a day has passed since Olive went missing, Grace feels that her friend has been lost for much longer. This unsettling event compels Grace to confront the dark secrets that linger between them, including a pivotal moment from four years ago that shattered their once-close friendship. As the tension builds, Grace is forced to navigate her feelings of guilt and confusion, all while the adults in her life are preoccupied with their own issues.
The narrative delves deep into the complexities of friendship and the burdens of shared history. Grace's recollections reveal a haunting past that intertwines with her present, creating a sense of urgency as she seeks to uncover the truth behind Olive's disappearance. The story captures the essence of adolescence, exploring themes of loss and the fragility of human connections. Grace's struggle to make sense of her world becomes a poignant reflection of the challenges faced by young people in turbulent times.
Three Kinds of Kissing is more than just a tale of missing persons; it is a modern classic that examines the loss of innocence and the ways families can unravel. As Grace embarks on her quest for understanding, readers are invited to ponder the depths of friendship and the shadows cast by unspoken secrets.
"Three Kinds of Kissing is the sort of book that makes you forget there is an author involved. It captures both the mood of a small-town community at a particular moment of change between the late 1960s and early 1970s, and the sulky, eager, sniping, adventurous minds of the girls who are its central characters, caught between childhood and adolescence, yearning for the security of home and family yet also desperate to escape. And it shows with unerring accuracy how, as adults, most of us never stop being the children we once were." - James Robertson; "Helen Lamb's writing has the quiet beauty of a summer's day, the kind where you realise the birds have stopped singing and the air is thick with tension. Psychologically insightful and emotionally sensitive, with moments of sharp humour that nip you playfully when you least expect it, this book is a delight. Three Kinds of Kissing has a missing girl, a house full of clocks, a granny who keeps her treacle scones in the strangest place - and so much more, all rumbling behind closed small-town doors. A coming-of-age classic." - Magi Gibson; "Three Kinds of Kissing is a modern classic about friendship, loss of innocence and the myriad ways families can self-implode." - Cynthia Rogerson
ISBN: 9781908251916
Dimensions: 210mm x 140mm x 13mm
Weight: unknown
186 pages