A Great Big Shining Star
A Great Big Shining Star by Niall Griffiths, published by Jonathan Cape in 2013, is a literary fiction work that explores the aspirations of a young girl. At sixteen, Grace is determined to leave her small coastal village behind in pursuit of fame and success. Influenced by the images she sees in television and magazines, she believes that transforming herself into a star is just a matter of physical change through enhancement and augmentation.
Readers will find a narrative that delves into themes of ambition and self-image, as Grace navigates her dreams of becoming a swan from a duckling. The story presents a satirical look at societal pressures and the lengths individuals may go to achieve their ideals. With 319 pages, this edition is written in English and offers a thought-provoking examination of youth and the pursuit of identity in a modern context.
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Sixteen-year-old Grace may be from a small coastal village but she’s not staying there. She has huge dreams, and knows from television and magazines that she can get to the big city, she can be a star, simply by changing from a duckling to a swan. It doesn’t take much: a little silicone and surgery here and there – enhancement and augmentation.
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