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A precocious child of the 1970s feels stifled by her dull life in a small English seaside town. The only glamour in her world is Fanny Cradock's weekly TV cookery programme with its exotic concoctions of Tournedos Rossini, Crêpe Suzette or Provencale octopus stew with mauve duchesse potatoes, which speak to our heroine of escape, foreign climes and sophistication. When she finally makes it abroad, however, the earthy, picaresque realities of Spain cause her to question who she really is. As her sense of self begins to curdle, she is forced to deal with unpleasant truths about her past.
A note on book covers: while we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
If you love stories of coming of age mixed with travel and self-discovery, Sucking Shrimp could resonate with you. The nostalgic 1970s seaside setting and vivid culinary imagery bring a unique flavor to the narrative, and the protagonist's journey from fanciful aspirations to confronting harsh realities is truly compelling. It’s a story that captures those moments when escapism meets the tough truths of real life.
