Fiction
The Morbids
by Ewa Ramsey
Description
Heart-wrenching, heartwarming and ultimately uplifting – a story about the power of a little kindness
A story of friendship, love and what it means to truly live when, sometimes, it may seem easier not to.
Caitlin is convinced she's going to die.
Two years ago she was a normal twenty-something with a blossoming career and a plan to go travelling with her best friend, until a car accident left her with a deep, unshakable understanding that she's only alive by mistake.
Caitlin deals with these thoughts by throwing herself into work, self-medicating with alcohol, and attending a support group for people with death-related anxiety, informally known as the Morbids.
But when her best friend announces she's getting married in Bali, and she meets a handsome doctor named Tom, Caitlin must overcome her fear of death and learn to start living again.
Beautiful, funny, and universally relatable this story of hidden loneliness and the power of compassion and companionship reminds us that life is an adventure truly worth living.
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Rights Information
Rights available: WEL (excl. ANZ), Translation, Film/TV
Material: Final pages available
Reviews
'Mental illness captured with remarkable nuance and skill: The Morbids is a lively and often very funny book, and one that is hopeful and heartfelt. It is an assured debut, and a book that will mean a great deal to many people.' - The Guardian
Author Biography
Ewa Ramsey is a debut Australian writer. Her short fiction has previously been shortlisted for numerous awards and she is an active member of the emerging writers community in Sydney.
Left Bank Literary
Left Bank Literary is a Sydney-based literary agency specialising in quality fiction and non-fiction. Our name references the creative environment that blossomed in 'the city of light' nearly a century ago. These writers were a vital force in an era of rising conservatism and facism. We have created Left Bank Literary to provide a home for the fertile ideas of our clients and to ensure literature continues to contribute to the most important conversations of the world.
View all titlesBibliographic Information
- Publisher Allen & Unwin
- Publication Date September 2020
- Orginal LanguageEnglish
- ISBN/Identifier 9781760877538
- Publication Country or regionAustralia
- ReadershipGeneral
- Publish StatusPublished
