Good Eggs
Good Eggs by Rebecca Hardiman, published by Allen & Unwin in 2022, is a 416-page work of fiction that introduces readers to the Gogarty family. The story centers around cantankerous gran Millie, who has a penchant for petty theft and reckless driving, her downtrodden son Kevin, and his moody teenage daughter Aideen. When Millie is arrested for shoplifting once again, Kevin realizes he must take action to restore some order in their chaotic lives.
As the narrative unfolds, Kevin appoints a home carer for Millie and sends Aideen to boarding school, hoping these changes will help him reboot his job search and bring stability to their household. However, the family’s attempts to regain control lead to a series of humorous and unexpected events. This edition captures the relatable yet far-fetched dynamics of family life, showcasing the challenges and absurdities that arise when trying to manage a household filled with strong personalities.
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Meet the Gogartys: cantankerous gran Millie (whose eccentricities include a penchant for petty-theft and reckless driving); bitter downtrodden son Kevin (erstwhile journalist whose stay-at-home parenting is pushing him to the brink); and habitually moody, disaffected teenage daughter Aideen. When Gran’s arrested yet again for shoplifting, Aideen’s rebelliousness has reached new heights and Kevin’s still not found work, he realises he needs to take action. With the appointment of a home carer for his mother, his daughter sent away to boarding school to focus on her studies and more time for him to reboot his job-hunt, surely everything will work out just fine. But as the story unfolds – and in the way of all the best families – nothing goes according to plan and as the calm starts to descend into chaos we’re taken on a hilarious multiple-perspective roller-coaster ride that is as relatable as it is far-fetched.
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