WINNER of the 2019 PEN Ackerley PrizeA major literary talent . . . speaks about the power and powerlessness that young women are subject to in a wholly fresh, cleareyed way . . . youll find it hard to come away from The Terrible without a stab of recognition in your chest Stylist You may not run away from the thing that you arebecause it comes and comes and comes as sure as you breathe.This is the story of Yrsa DaleyWard, and all the things that happened even the Terrible Things (and God, there were Terrible Things). Its about her childhood in the northwest of England with her beautiful, careworn mother and her little brother who sees things written in the stars. Its also about growing up and discovering the power and fear of sexuality, about pitch grey days of pills and powder going under, losing yourself, and finding your voice. Yrsas work is like holding the truth in your hands Florence Welch

Binding: Paperback;224 pages; Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd; Classification: BGLA; Weight: 324 g; Dimensions: 198 x 142 x 18

Something not quite right? You have 28 days from the day you receive it, to send something back.

Please note, we cannot offer refunds on fashion face masks, cosmetics, pierced jewellery, adult toys, and swimwear or lingerie if the hygiene seal is not in place or has been broken.

Items of footwear and/or clothing must be unworn and unwashed with the original labels attached. Also, footwear must be tried on indoors. Items of homeware including bedlinen, mattresses, and toppers, and pillows must be unused and in their original unopened packaging. This does not affect your statutory rights.

Click here to view our full Returns Policy.