Nicole Flattery
Biography
Nicole Flattery (born 1989) is an acclaimed Irish author celebrated for her distinctive voice and darkly humorous prose. Hailing from Dublin, Flattery earned significant recognition with her debut short story collection, "Show Them A Good Time" (2019), which garnered an An Post Irish Book Award and the prestigious Rooney Prize for Irish Literature. Her work often delves into the lives of young women navigating precarity, alienation, and the absurdities of contemporary existence with a sharp, observational wit. Flattery's writing is characterized by its blend of comedy and existential dread, exploring themes of performance, identity, and the search for meaning in a world that often feels indifferent. Her highly anticipated debut novel, "Nothing Special," published in 2023, further cemented her reputation as a compelling and original voice in modern Irish literature, praised for its unique perspective and unflinching honesty.
Selected Thoughts
«Life had become a series of performances, each one more unconvincing than the last.»
«There was nothing special about being a woman, but there was also nothing special about not being one. It was all the same nothing.»
«Sometimes, the only way to get through something was to pretend it was happening to someone else.»
Writing Style
Dry wit, dark humor, observational, surreal, unsettling, minimalist prose, contemporary, satirical, distinct narrative voice, existential.