First Friday How Virginity Almost Killed Me
First Friday How Virginity Almost Killed Me by Tory Hartmann is a humorous fiction novel published by Sand Hill Review Press in 2017. This first edition spans 332 pages and is presented in English. The story follows Agnes Anne O’Neil, a 28-year-old woman living with her ultra-Catholic parents, as she devises a five-point plan to escape her challenging home life while grappling with her past traumas and self-image issues.
Readers will find a narrative that intertwines elements of mystery, romance, and coming-of-age themes. As Agnes navigates her transformation and attempts to assert her independence, she faces complications from her brother-in-law’s unwanted advances and her parents’ strict beliefs. The plot thickens as she begins dating a Jewish accountant, leading to escalating tensions within her family and the jealousy of her brother-in-law. This engaging tale explores the challenges of personal growth and the quest for self-acceptance amidst familial pressures.
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WINNER of the Independent Press Award. Agnes Anne O’Neil, 28 and still living at home, mounts a five point plan of escape from her ultra Catholic parents. Thwarted by bad memories of a high school attack by the guy who became her brother-in-law, she is plagued by a stutter, an unfortunate nose, and low self-esteem. Nevertheless, her brother-in law is besotted. He now claims he married the wrong sister. Ignoring Bruno’s advances and his fixation with her virginity, Agnes prays to the Virgin Mary for guidance and strength and bravely works toward her goals. But after each part of her plan is enacted and she becomes better looking, the harassment gets worse. And when she begins to date a nice Jewish accountant, her parents explode and lecherous Bruno can’t control his jealousy. We applaud Agnes’ transformation, but can it happen fast enough to save her from her scheming brother-in-law?
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