--- product_id: 20416486 title: "A Girl Is a Half-formed Thing: A Novel" brand: "eimear mcbride" price: "€ 36.55" currency: EUR in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.fr/products/20416486-a-girl-is-a-half-formed-thing-a-novel store_origin: FR region: France --- # A Girl Is a Half-formed Thing: A Novel **Brand:** eimear mcbride **Price:** € 36.55 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** A Girl Is a Half-formed Thing: A Novel by eimear mcbride - **How much does it cost?** € 36.55 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.fr](https://www.desertcart.fr/products/20416486-a-girl-is-a-half-formed-thing-a-novel) ## Best For - eimear mcbride enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted eimear mcbride brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description A Girl Is a Half-formed Thing: A Novel ## Images ![A Girl Is a Half-formed Thing: A Novel - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51qFbgC6wxL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐ A challenging read *by A***L on Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on April 15, 2017* A challenge book, because of the author's subject and her use of language. The style has been compared to Joyce. It's not a linear narrative, very suggestive, poetic at times. One does get into it and accustomed to its idiom and flow. The subject is tough - hardscrabble life in Ireland - a young woman with a father who disappears, a brother with brain cancer, a punishing mother, and an uncle who sexually abuses her at thirteen. A large chunk of the story deals with her self-punishing seeking of masochistic sexual encounters. Difficult. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ But the author was able to hold this patterning right to the end which was ultimately satisfying as it suited the fragmented and *by M***T on Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on October 14, 2014* Because of the comlicated style of the narration, it took a while to get the thread of what was happening.But the author was able to hold this patterning right to the end which was ultimately satisfying as it suited the fragmented and painful circumstances of the plot. It was a challenging read and hard to say "it was enjoyable" It was another"miserable Irish chilhood"but it was also compelling and the writing was authentic.There was little humour to lift the endless horror of the protagonist's life. In spite of all this one would have to admire the courageous form of the novel and it will be interesting to see what McBride produces next. Halfway through I had a blinding flash that it was meant to be "Rapped" but have been told that that was not how it was performed on stage! ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ A difficult read but worth it *by A***Y on Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on April 10, 2015* This book was recently reviewed at my book club where it received mixed reviews. People who like well structured prose had difficulty adjusting to the stream of consciousness style, with one person putting the book down after 10 pages. While I found the writing style a struggle I did appreciate the way it was able to convey a scene in a few words. And while I did not understand every sentence I got a good gist of what was being discussed. The subject matter is also very difficult and it wasn't a book I would I be inclined to read at bedtime. Nevertheless, I found the the story plausible, though some parts were at the outer limits of plausibility. In all a good read and it certainly created a lot of discussion at the book club. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.fr/products/20416486-a-girl-is-a-half-formed-thing-a-novel](https://www.desertcart.fr/products/20416486-a-girl-is-a-half-formed-thing-a-novel) --- *Product available on Desertcart France* *Store origin: FR* *Last updated: 2026-04-24*