Sucker

By Lana Citron

Two Irish girls navigate single life in late nineties London. Simple, right?

Bea, in recovery from being dumped by Dublin charmer Donald, and schoolfriend Non are best friends. The story is told by Non, whose life weaves in and around an array of characters; there’s Brian, Bea’s new boyfriend; Adam, the lawyer investigating a rape case who may become Non’s lover; and Ruth, the plain, sad flatmate.

Our girls flit from pub to nightclub and back again to the daily drag of office life. Citron’s prose lights up a picture of lives isolated within the hum of the city, looking for ways to connect and told with Gaelic charm and humour. More than just a tale of a hunt for love there are hints of misogyny, betrayal, and defiance.

Sucker is a witty, acid bright tale of modern life and a brilliant debut from prize winning Irish novelist and screenwriter Lana Citron. Perfect for fans of Sally Rooney and Anne Enright.