The Way Out

2015 | Fiction & Poetry

A fabulous debut short story collection by an outstanding new female voice, marking the lives of women at the margins, those who live on the edges of relationships, the economy and society. Mostly set in chip shops, offices, call centres and run-down homes, dealing with the fallout from difficult relationships and difficult situations, these stories examine the consequences of being born and raised with little opportunity in a land where you're not much without it. From applying for door-to-door sales jobs, splitting up because the money ran out, scenes at the bingo and at bus stops, on the road and in the mind, The Way Out is heart-breaking and full of humour. Jarrett, whose debut novel, Nothing is Heavy, was shortlisted for Scottish First Book of the Year, is drawn to the absurdity of everyday life whilst providing darker insights that counterbalance her natural lightness of touch.

Vicki Jarrett (Author)