Fish Tales by Nettie Jones
Fish Tales by Nettie Jones is a bold and unflinching debut that dives deep into the raw realities of family, trauma, and female resilience in a working-class Scottish fishing village. Told with lyrical intensity and stark honesty, the novel follows Lily, a young woman grappling with the ghosts of the past and the demands of survival in a community defined by silence and tradition.
This is a gritty, character-driven story about women’s voices, generational wounds, and the weight of unspoken histories powerful, poetic, and unapologetically human.
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Perfect for fans of Shuggie Bain, Eleanor Oliphant Is Completely Fine, and The Panopticon ideal for readers who value literary fiction with emotional weight and cultural specificity.
Why Fish Tales is a Must-Read:
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Strong Female Lead: Lily is fierce, flawed, and unforgettable.
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Gritty Setting: Evokes the harsh beauty of coastal Scotland with authenticity.
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Raw & Real: Tackles themes like abuse, mental health, and identity.
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Lyrical Voice: A poetic and powerful narrative that lingers long after the final page.
Memorable Quote (sample style)
"Silence is what we inherit but Lily wants more."
Translation (Sinhala):
"නිවසෙන් උරුම ලබන්නේ නිශ්ශබ්දතාවයයි නමුත් ලිලිට ඊට වඩා වැඩි දෙයක් අවශ්යයි."
Translation (Tamil):
"அமைதியைத் தான் நாம் பெறுகிறோம் ஆனால் லில்லிக்கு அதைவிட அதிகம் வேண்டும்."
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About the Book
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Title: Fish Tales
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Author: Nettie Jones
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ISBN: 9781804440803
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Publisher: Serpent’s Tail
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Published Year: 2024
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Number of Pages: ~288 Pages (Paperback)
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Genre: Literary Fiction / Contemporary Fiction / Scottish Literature
