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My Oedipus Complex
My Oedipus Complex
Apr 19, 2025 1:36 AM

Author:Frank O'Connor,Julian Barnes

My Oedipus Complex

The story of the title deals with a little boy named Larry and his feelings towards his father. When his father returns home from World War II, Larry is resentful and jealous of losing his mother's undivided attention, and finds himself in a constant struggle to win back her affections.

Reviews

Maeve Binchy has a gimlet eye for the seething cauldron of emotions which lies beneath the surface of everyday life

—— Irish Independent

An adept storyteller with a sharp eye for social nuances and a pleasing affection for her characters

—— Sunday Times

Compulsive reading . . . Ms Binchy has the true story-teller's knack

—— Observer

Shukman's prose is utterly seductive

—— Literary Review

Pacy, pithy and full of wonderful, (often humorous) moments

—— Scotsman

Spine-chilling twists and turns - Graham Greene eat your heart out

—— Tatler

Darien Dogs is a bullishly confident and vivacious collection

—— Time Out

Beautifully paced and pitched

—— Independent
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