The play is a magnificent jigsaw of elements that create an eerily closetohome picture. This book, by irish author louise oneill offers an opportunity to start this conversation. Sep 16, 2015 louise o neill, whose debut ya novel was the witty and unsettling only ever yours, takes the brave step of making emma a vain and somewhat unpleasant character at the beginning. Louise oneills novel had floored me, but nothing could have prepared me for seeing it brought to life.
Throughout the novel, oneill calls upon the reader to critically examine and unravel common myths surrounding sexual violence, namely the concepts of slut shaming and victim blaming. Before turning to writing fulltime, oneill worked as an intern for elle magazine in new york plot in a box. Just finished asking for it by louise oneill and id like to talk about it. She is currently working as a freelance journalist for a variety of irish national newspapers and magazines. Louise oneill is recalling the first time she had a nonconsensual sexual experience. Asking for it was written published in 2015 and was a number one best seller in ireland. Printz honor book asking for it, by irish author louise oneil only ever yours, is about a teen girl in ireland whos gangraped after drinking and taking pills and falling unconscious at a party. Pdf the politics of the female body in louise oneills asking for. Buy a cheap copy of asking for it book by louise o neill. Created by the guardian view on the guardian share.
Her first novel, only ever yours, was released in 2014. An extract from louise oneill s asking for it, plus win copies and podcast tickets sample the first few pages of our book club novel, and enter a competition to win one of 10 copies plus. Her pieces are handfabricated with high karat colored golds, silver and precious and semiprecious stones, utilizing simplicity of. Just finished asking for it by louise oneill and id like. Its graphic in places, but no more than it needs to be. Shell be joined by journalists louise bruton and jeanne sutton. Set in cork, asking for it follows the life of 18yearold student emma odonovan during her summer before sixth year. Oneill addresses the taboo subjects in our society that too many writers dont have the courage to breach. Apr 05, 2016 louise oneill, ya author from clonakilty in ireland. Asking for it louise oneill interview why you need to. Emma odonovan is beautiful, popular and more than a bit arrogant. Oneill has created a story the expands beyond fiction.
Oneill is unflinching in her portrayal of the effect this has on a young womans mind and the ending is both sad yet logical. A harrowing novel on the issue of sexual consent asks important questions of the reader, writes sarah gilmartin. Louise oneills novel asking for it completely grasped the attention of the country last year. Her second book, asking for it, was a numberone bestseller in ireland and won numerous. Emma odonovan is eighteen years old, beautiful, happy, confident. Oneill s second novel may be scary, but it is riveting and essential. Emma odonovan is eighteen years old, shes beautiful and happy. Explore books by louise oneill with our selection at. A feminist professors thoughts on asking for it by louise o. Apr 10, 2016 so thank you louise oneill for writing this book and starting this conversation. Buy a cheap copy of asking for it book by louise oneill. Louise oneill has deliberately created emma, her main character, to pose these questions. First off, the books not half as loaded as the title suggests. Emma is the girl everyone loves to hate but secretly wants to be.
A painful but important read, this is not the first time louise oneill has taken on the ingrained sexism of contemporary culture and i have a feeling it wont be the last. Jun 05, 2018 asking for it is a new stage adaptation of louise oneill s devastating novel, directed by annabelle comyn, which shines an unflinching light on the experience of a young woman whose life is. In a small town where everyone knows everyone, emma o donovan is different. It s graphic in places, but no more than it needs to be. The repetition of certain phrases and images are very striking, this is a book that will haunt readers.
Free shipping and pickup in store on eligible orders. The second work of young adult fiction from louise oneill, asking for it is an uncomfortable but important read that shines a light on rape culture and victim blaming. Louise oneill, whose debut ya novel was the witty and unsettling only ever yours, takes the brave step of making emma a vain and somewhat unpleasant character at. She studied english at trinity college dublin and has worked for the senior style director of american elle magazine. This is another hardhitting triumph for louise oneill, and it is certainly deserving of all the hype it has received. One summer night theres a party, everyones there, emma is the centre of attention. At times, you forget that this is a work of fiction, and its for that reason that the guardian named oneill the best ya fiction writer alive today, and asking for it was selected as book. In a small town where everyone knows everyone, emma odonovan is different. Buy the paperback book asking for it by louise oneill at indigo. The politics of the female body in louise oneills asking for it. Join facebook to connect with louise oneill and others you may know. Due to the printing process, the resulting pdf wont have selectable text. Asking for it by louise oneill read online in pdf full.
Like the original book by louise oneill, asking for it is divided into two overall sections, before the assault and after. Emma odonovan is eighteen, beautiful, and fearless. Her first novel only ever yours is being adapted for the screen by killer content. Theres nothing close to an inherently right opinion around the issues raised in the book socialshaming, consent, drug use, suicidal thoughts, modern families, social media.
New covid19 cases must drop before restrictions tweaked. Covid19 outbreak confirmed at hotel in kerry town used to house asylum seekers. Join facebook to connect with louise o neill and others you may know. Asking for it is a new stage adaptation of louise oneill s devastating novel, directed by annabelle comyn, which shines an unflinching light on the experience of a young woman whose life is. Louise oneill grew up in clonakilty, a small town in west cork. Louise o neill is an irish author who writes primarily for young adults. Louise oneill, asking for it this is a book that makes you feel. Oct 15, 2015 for irish readers, oneill s fictionalised irish village is very familiar.
She is the special one beautiful, popular, powerful. She was born in 1985 and grew up in clonakilty, in west cork, ireland. Oct 18, 2019 louise oneill will be discussing asking for it at opshs book club next monday, march 14 at the button factory, dublin 2. Just finished asking for it by louise oneill and id like to. Louise o neill is recalling the first time she had a nonconsensual sexual experience. Jan 11, 2017 asking for it by louise oneill tells the story of an 18yearold girl named emma who is in her last year of secondary school. Pdf on nov 26, 2016, jennifer gouck and others published. While in new york, she also worked as an assistant stylist on a number of highprofile campaigns. It would have been an easier read if oneill had written it about a smart, sweet girl who was in the wrong place at the wrong time. Just finished asking for it by louise o neill and id like to talk about it first off, the books not half as loaded as the title suggests. Its the start of the summer in a small town in ireland. After receiving her degree in jewelry from brighton school of art, uk, louise oneill has continued to develop her designs for three decades and has taught courses in jewelry at sutton college of liberal arts. Not only was the novel a shocking portrayal of the realities of the attitude towards women and sexual assault in ireland, the novel hit too close to home for many who had experienced similar attitudes in their own lives.
Review of asking for it by louise oneill the circular. Centred on the story of a leaving cert student, emma 18, who lives in a rural town in the south of ireland, asking. Asking for it is so important, and everyone should read it. Dont forget to link back to laurens post so everyone can check out which books you pick. Louise oneill is the feminist powerhouse and outspoken voice for change whose novels only ever yours and asking for it helped to start important conversations about body image and consent. Coproduced by landmark productions and the everyman, in association with the abbey theatre and cork midsummer festival, directed by. A feminist professors thoughts on asking for it by louise. Nov, 2018 louise o neill s novel asking for it completely grasped the attention of the country last year.
Louise o neill is the feminist powerhouse and outspoken voice for change whose novels only ever yours and asking for it helped to start important conversations about body image and consent. Oneill takes her time in building up to the tragedy which dominates the novel, which is sensible as we become entrenched in the caustic and pressurised world of the rural irish secondary school, so much so that the ensuing assault and its aftermath grabs us that much more. Only ever yours went on to win the sunday independent newcomer of the year at the 2014 bord gais energy irish book awards. Dont forget to link back to laurens post so everyone can check out which books you. So thank you louise oneill for writing this book and starting this conversation. Asking for it bringing louise oneills novel to the stage. Oct 25, 2017 this book, by irish author louise oneill offers an opportunity to start this conversation. Louise oneill, ya author from clonakilty in ireland. That was certainly the case with louise oneill s unflinching new book, asking for it, as everyone in my office was talking about it b efore it even hit. Apr 05, 2016 parents need to know that 2017 michael j. Its the beginning of the summer in a small town in ireland.
Thanks to oneill s research at the rape crisis centre and the stories shared with her by rape victims, we get a genuine and honest account of. Tickets for the event start at 15, with 5 of each ticket redeemable on. Any reader of realistic fiction should not miss this one. Asking for it won book of the year at the irish book awards 2015 and stayed in the irish top ten fiction chart for over a year. Upon returning to ireland in 2011, oneill began her first novel only ever yours, which was published in 2014. Asking for it won book of the year at the irish book awards 2015 and. Jan 09, 2018 buy the paperback book asking for it by louise o neill at indigo. Printz honor book asking for it, by irish author louise o neil only ever yours, is about a teen girl in ireland whos gangraped after drinking and taking pills and falling unconscious at a party. Of all the many books that i have read about rape culture this maybe the most bleak. Asking for it, louise oneill free download as pdf file. An extract from louise oneills asking for it, plus win. Sep 03, 2015 louise o neill was born in west cork in 1985.
And she isnt afraid to cover a controversial topic, bringing it into the public domain. Pdf the politics of the female body in louise oneills. Having spent a year in new york working for kate lanphear, the senior style director of elle magazine, she returned home to ireland to write her first novel. Sibeal feminist and gender studies network publication date. She exists somewhere in the world with a different name. Enter a file name and location for your new pdf file when prompted. The kitchen where her family sit and watch their lives fall apart is alive with irishness, the sound of rain smashing against the windows and the white. I was walking down st patricks street in cork, wearing a vest.
The new pdf file will have the same contents as the original, but no password. Representing rape culture in louise oneills asking for it. After graduating with a ba in english studies at trinity college dublin, she went on to complete a postgrad in fashion buying at dit. Before turning to writing fulltime, oneill worked as an intern for elle magazine in new york. Louise o neill has deliberately created emma, her main character, to pose these questions. Its the beginning of summer in a quiet irish town and tonight she and her friends have dressed to impress. Asking for it by louise oneill tells the story of an 18yearold girl named emma who is in her last year of secondary school. Facebook gives people the power to share and makes the world more open and connected. Asking for it louise oneill quercus, 2015 they are all innocent until proven guilty. Emma is not a likeable character and oneill leverages this to add shade to the topical grey area of young female sexuality. Louise oneill is an irish author who writes primarily for young adults. Asking for it was first presented at the everyman theatre in cork as the culmination of an inspired plan by its director, julie kelleher, to bring louise oneill s provocative and seminal book to the stage.