finding out you've got a serious illness like multiple sclerosis is a bit like falling in love. you are never quite the same again. the last polar bear on earth charts the fallout after the writer's diagnosis with Multiple Sclerosis from dealing with the diagnosis, dealing with the illness itself and using writing as a form of therapy.
Hannah King is a liar, so everyone says. That means her stories of growing up in the Rhondda, as told in Six Pounds Eight Ounces, must be treated with caution. Debut novelist Rhian Elizabeth opens Hannah’s notebook up on her own little world of crazy friends and crazy family, and a crazy school with crazy teachers who aren’t always what they seem. From dolls and sherbet lemons, to a bright student who drops out of school in favour of drink, drugs and glam rock up on an estate which feels like another planet, Hannah, it seems, has always been trouble.
Instinctual language and vibrant rhythms characterize the poetry in girls etc, where Rhian Elizabeth explores personal experiences with intense clarity. The collection balances themes of defiance, beauty, and vulnerability, inviting readers to engage deeply with the emotions conveyed. Elizabeth's work stands out in contemporary poetry, leaving a lasting impact that lingers beyond the final page.