Rosie Rowell (Book order)

Rosie Rowell Book order

Rosie Rowell delves into the complexities of human connection and the search for belonging in unexpected settings. Her writing is characterized by its sharp insight into the human psyche and an ability to capture subtle emotional nuances. Through compelling narratives, she often explores themes of home, displacement, and the resilience of the human spirit. Rowell writes with a keen eye for detail, crafting rich, atmospheric worlds that draw readers in.

Almost Grace

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For the first time in my life I feel like there is a chink of light, another way. Spook's world is raw, cut down to what matters. He is the first person I've met who seems free.Grace and her Cape Town friends are renting a house on the coast - after exams it's their rite of passage into adulthood. Yet 'maturity' means different things to each of them. Brett and Louisa have plans - university, travelling - but Grace is uncertain of her future. Anxiety drives her to take control of whatever she can, starting with her own body, and it is starting to worry those around her.When Grace meets Spook - an older, nomadic surfer - their attraction is instant and his relaxed familiarity and assured confidence catch her off-guard. Can she allow herself to lose control, and fall in love?An evocative, beautifully-told story of identity, relationships and freedom, set in contemporary South Africa.