When you leave Ireland aged 22 to spend your parents’ money, it’s called a gap year. When Ava leaves Ireland aged 22 to make her own money, she’s not sure what to call it, but it involves:– a badly-paid job in Hong Kong, teaching English grammar to rich children;– Julian, who likes to spend money on Ava and lets her move into his guest room;– Edith, who Ava meets while Julian is out of town and actually listens to her when she talks;– money, love, cynicism, unspoken feelings and unlikely connections.Exciting times ensue.
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Exciting Times EXPORT
By Naoise Dolan
When you leave Ireland aged 22 to spend your parents’ money, it’s called a gap year. When Ava leaves Ireland aged 22 to make her own money, she’s not sure what to call it, but it involves:– a badly-paid job in Hong Kong, teaching English grammar to rich children;– Julian, who likes to spend money on Ava and lets her move into his guest room;– Edith, who Ava meets while Julian is out of town and actually listens to her when she talks;– money, love, cynicism, unspoken feelings and unlikely connections.Exciting times ensue.
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