Hopscotch
Hopscotch by Denyse Devlin, published by Penguin Books in 2007, is a 435-page novel that explores the journey of Kadie Kingston, a young woman grappling with her emotions and choices. As she runs from her impending marriage to Milenko, a Croatian man, she also seeks her best friend who has fled Cork in the face of overwhelming grief. Kadie’s travels take her from a mortuary in Stockholm to a boat in Queensland, highlighting her quest for understanding and clarity amid chaos.
Readers will find a narrative that delves into themes of psychological exploration and the complexities of relationships. Throughout her journey, Kadie confronts misunderstandings and missed connections, ultimately gaining a new perspective on her life. The story intertwines elements of fiction and psychological insight, as Kadie navigates her feelings and encounters a fleeting romance that complicates her path forward. This edition invites readers to reflect on the intricacies of love and loss while following Kadie’s transformative experience.
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Kadie Kingston is a young woman in flight and in pursuit. for reasons too awful to think about, she’s running from Milenko, the glorious Croatian she is due to marry. and she’s chasing her best friend who has fled Cork rather than face sudden crushing grief.Misunderstandings and missed messages see Kadie hauling her travel-phobic heartbroken self around the globe ”¬” starting in a mortuary in Stockholm and ending on a boat in Queensland – before she can go home. Along the way she somehow starts to get that precious thing ”¬” perspective. And, despite herself, she also comes by something nearly as precious: a no-ties fling that is just the ticket to launch her new post-Milenko life.But Milenko isn’t giving up on her that easily ”¬” and the fling may not be quite as forgettable as she wants it to be ”¬¦
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