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Spanning four decades, from 1968 onwards, this is the story of a fabulous but flawed family and the slew of ordinary and extraordinary incidents that shape their everyday lives.It is a story about childhood and growing up, loss of innocence, eccentricity, familial ties and friendships, love and life. Stripped down to its bare bones, it's about the unbreakable bond between a brother and sister.'Gloriously offbeat... Winman's narrative voice is beautifully true, with a child's unsentimental clarity. A superb debut.' - The Times 'Beguiling... you can't quite get the voice out of your head.' - Daily Mail 'Captivating... rendered with an appealing frankness, precision and emotional acuity.' - Observer'Thronging with incident, wonder and outr? language... sharply funny, whimsical and innovative.' - The Guardian