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Factory Girls
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A Funny, Fierce, And Unforgettable Read About A Young Woman Working A Summer Job In A Shirt Factory In Northern Ireland, While Tensions Rise Both Inside And Outside The Factory Walls.Winner Of The Comedy Women In Print 202223 Published Novel Awardits The Summer Of 1994, And All Smartmouthed Maeve Murray Wants Are Good Final Exam Results So She Can Earn Her Ticket Out Of The Wee Northern Irish Town She Has Grown Up In During The Troubles. She Hopes She Will Soon Be In London Studying Journalismaway From Her Crowded Home, The Silence And Sadness Surrounding Her Sisters Death, And Most Of All, Away From The Violence Of Her Divided Community.As A First Step, Maeves Taken A Job In A Shirt Factory Working Alongside Protestants With Her Best Friends. But Getting The Right Exam Results Is Only Part Of Maeves Problemshes Got To Survive A Titfortat Paramilitary Campaign, Iron 100 Shirts An Hour All Day Every Day, And Deal With The Attentions Of Handy Andy Strawbridge, Her Slick And Untrustworthy English Boss. Then, As The British Loyalist Marching Season Raises Tensions Among The Catholic And Protestant Workforce, Maeve Realizes Something Is Going On Behind The Scenes At The Factory. What Seems To Be A Great Opportunity To Earn Money Turns Out To Be A Crucible In Which Maeve Faces The Test Of A Lifetime. Seeking Justice For Herself And Her Fellow Workers May Just Be Maeves Oneway Ticket Out Of Town.Bitingly Hilarious, Cleareyed, And Steeped In The Vernacular Of Its Time And Place, Factory Girls Tackles Questions Of Wealth And Power, Religion And Nationalism, And How Young Women Maintain Hope For Themselves And The Future During Divided, Violent Times.Shortlisted For The 2023 Royal Society Of Literature Encore Award (For Second Novels) And The Christopher Ewartbiggs Memorial Prize
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- Q: What is the main theme of 'Factory Girls'? A: 'Factory Girls' explores themes of resilience and justice through the story of a young woman navigating life and work in a politically charged environment during the Troubles in Northern Ireland.
- Q: Who is the author of 'Factory Girls'? A: The author of 'Factory Girls' is Michelle Gallen.
- Q: What is the setting of the book? A: 'Factory Girls' is set in a shirt factory in Northern Ireland during the summer of 1994, a time marked by political and social tensions.
- Q: Is 'Factory Girls' suitable for young adults? A: 'Factory Girls' is suitable for young adult readers, as it features a relatable protagonist dealing with issues of identity, ambition, and societal conflict.
- Q: What is the book's page count? A: 'Factory Girls' has a total of 304 pages.
- Q: When was 'Factory Girls' published? A: 'Factory Girls' was published on November 29, 2022.
- Q: What format is 'Factory Girls' available in? A: 'Factory Girls' is available in paperback format.
- Q: What accolades has 'Factory Girls' received? A: 'Factory Girls' won the Comedy Women in Print 2022-23 Published Novel Award and was shortlisted for the 2023 Royal Society of Literature Encore Award.
- Q: What genre does 'Factory Girls' belong to? A: 'Factory Girls' falls under the genre of Political fiction.
- Q: Does 'Factory Girls' address social issues? A: 'Factory Girls' tackles various social issues, including wealth and power dynamics, religion, nationalism, and the experiences of young women in divided societies.