The Eternal Return of Clara Hart by Louise Finch

The Eternal Return of Clara Hart by Louise Finch

By Louise Finch (author)

"A compelling account of sexual assault and complicity"

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Shortlisted for the Yoto Carnegie Medal for Writing 2023 | Shortlisted for the YA Book Prize 2023 | Shortlisted for The Branford Boase Award 2023

Groundhog Day meets #MeToo in this compelling account of sexual assault and complicity.

In this YA sensation, a teen boy becomes trapped in a time loop of the day of his classmate's death and must confront toxic masculinity, his own complicity and the courage it takes to change the future. Louise Finch's Carnegie shortlisted time-loop YA novel 'tackles sexual assault, toxic masculinity, and grief with precision and courage' (Kirkus starred review).

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In this YA sensation, a teen boy becomes trapped in a time loop of the day of his classmate's death and must confront toxic masculinity, his own complicity and the courage it takes to change the future. Louise Finch's Carnegie shortlisted time-loop YA novel 'tackles sexual assault, toxic masculinity, and grief with precision and courage' ( Kirkus starred review).

Wake up. Friday. Clara Hart hits my car. Go to class. Anthony rates the girls. House party. Anthony goes upstairs with Clara. Drink. Clara dies. Wake up. Friday again. Clara Hart hits my car… Why can't I break this loop?

Spence and Anthony have been friends for years, but it's only when he witnesses a classmate die in what looks like a tragic accident at a house party that a flicker in the fabric of time helps Spence 'see' Anthony for the first time.

When Spence wakes up to the same day again and sees Clara, the girl who died, alive and well, it's clear he's been granted a second chance. And a third. And a fourth…

Caught in a loop, condemned to experience the same 24 hours over and over, Spence tries to prevent the terrible events of the party. To break the spell, he has to re-evaluate everything he previously took for granted and find the courage to call out his own and others' complicity in events that marked the life and death of Clara Hart.

'Shows us the complexities of teenage gender relations without teaching or preaching.' -- Mia Doering - Author of Any Girl

'What a voice ... An amazing debut.' -- Sue Wallman - Author of I Know You Did It

'A real page-turner.' -- Helena Close - Author of Things I Know

If I had my way this fast-paced, thought-provoking and gorgeously crafted book would be required reading in every secondary school. A timely and important story. -- Aislinn O'Loughlin - Author of Big Bad Me

Exceptional ... a careful, thoughtful, compulsively readable examination of toxic masculinity and normalised sexual abuse. - The Guardian

This novel is a reminder of how fiction can be an ideal space for exploring philosophical questions ... I am glad this superb book exists. -- Claire Hennessy - The Irish Times

Bold and honest ... More than a fast-paced novel with visible, realistic and necessary character growth that helps the reader move closer to understanding, The Eternal Return Of Clara Hart is a reflection on real life. - The National

This book is a riveting read that you will find hard to put down. - The Scotsman

An incredible debut ... It's a rollercoaster, and you're left breathless merely watching from the outside. - ReadingZone

An exceptional debut that can be enjoyed by anybody, but especially by teenage boys who can connect to Spence and his struggles. - Paper Lanterns

Prepare to be blown away by this incredibly impressive debut. - Paperback Snob

This has been my book of the year so far ... I am honestly speechless about how incredible this book is. - Total Bibliophile

I absolutely loved reading this book. - ***** reader review, Goodreads

A fantastic debut. - ***** reader review, Goodreads

Incredibly readable. - ***** reader review, Goodreads

It is so powerful and just such an engaging read. Every teen should read this book. - ***** reader review, Goodreads

Compelling and relatable. -- Shelly Mack Books I adored every page of the novel, the characters are achingly real making all their actions more impactful and believable. - The Paper Orange Charley

An excellent twist on the time-loop trope. It is a gripping, heart-wrenching and eye-opening story that I cannot recommend enough. - Lois Reads Books

Louise grew up in a small town in the Midlands. After studying History of Art she worked for over a decade in the charity sector across women's and LGBT+ rights, and youth arts. She now lives in the South East of England with her photographer husband, their two small dogs and too many house plants, surrounded by books, craft supplies and vintage furniture.

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In this YA sensation, a teen boy becomes trapped in a time loop of the day of his classmate's death and must confront toxic masculinity, his own complicity and the courage it takes to change the future. Louise Finch's Carnegie shortlisted time-loop YA novel 'tackles sexual assault, toxic masculinity, and grief with precision and courage' (Kirkus starred review). Wake up.

The LoveReading4Kids Editorial Team have read and reviewed The Eternal Return of Clara Hart and determined it is suitable for children aged 15-18 years old

The Eternal Return of Clara Hart features in the following genres: Gritty Reads, Recommendations, Crime & Mystery, Adventure Stories, Children's and Young Adult Fiction, Children’s, Teenage and Educational, School Stories, Featured Books for Young Adults

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The Eternal Return of Clara Hart was written by Louise Finch and published by Little Island Books

The Eternal Return of Clara Hart has 260 pages

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