Daisy Johnson
Biography
Daisy Johnson is a celebrated British author known for her distinctive, lyrical prose and her reimagining of myths and folklore. Born in S1990 in Saffron Walden, Essex, she pursued her education at Lancaster University before completing an MA in Creative Writing at Oxford University. Her debut short story collection, "Fen," garnered critical acclaim in 2016, earning her the Shirley Jackson Award and British Fantasy Award. In 2018, her debut novel, "Everything Under," was shortlisted for the Man Booker Prize, making her the youngest author ever to achieve this distinction at 27. Johnson's work frequently delves into the unsettling and the uncanny, exploring complex family dynamics, particularly mother-daughter relationships, against the backdrop of evocative landscapes. Her second novel, "Sisters," published in 2020, continued her exploration of psychological intensity and the ties that bind.
Selected Thoughts
«"The river keeps its secrets, and if you live by a river, you become part of them."»
«"The sky is a bruise."»
«"We are all made of stories in the end, and we are all falling apart."»
Writing Style
Daisy Johnson's writing style is characterized by its lyrical and atmospheric quality, often blurring the lines between reality and the surreal. She frequently employs mythic and folkloric elements, reimagining classic tales with a contemporary, often dark, twist. Her prose is evocative and precise, creating a strong sense of place and an unsettling mood. Johnson excels at exploring the internal landscapes of her characters, often through stream-of-consciousness narration and vivid sensory details, lending her work a psychological depth that is both unnerving and compelling.