storiet v.2

theme

voice

language

sign in
Capa de Beating heart cadaver

a novel ·

Beating heart cadaver

por

"Leona and Danny's young daughter, Amelia, perishes in a car crash. Paralysed in the accident, Danny is spurned by Leona's harsh accusations as she clings helplessly to a balloon believed to contain Amelia's breath. Enter Lola, a pathological grief councillor. …

start reading + shelf
  • ● 82% match for you
  • ● children's books, drama & plays

the long version

"Leona and Danny's young daughter, Amelia, perishes in a car crash. Paralysed in the accident, Danny is spurned by Leona's harsh accusations as she clings helplessly to a balloon believed to contain Amelia's breath. Enter Lola, a pathological grief councillor. Turbulent, daring, Murphy's writing ventures through dark emotional territory unearthing humour and forgiveness as Leona and Danny fight their way back to each other, and to life."--BOOK JACKET.

M

Margaret's verdict

""Leona and Danny's young daughter, Amelia, perishes in a car crash. Paralysed in the accident, Danny is spurned by Leona's harsh accusations as she clings helplessly to a balloon believed …"

— Margaret

highlights

what readers held onto

No highlights yet. Be the first.

discussion

what readers said

No reviews yet. Finish it; tell us what you found.