Evenings and Weekends

A powerful book exploring sexuality, illness and class. McKenna’s vivid, sensory prose interweaves the stories of a diverse cast of characters grappling with issues such as pregnancy, secret relationships, grief and the liminal space between youth and adulthood. Although a few peripheral viewpoints slightly distract from the main focus, the book’s emotional honesty and fierce critique of late-capitalist Britain make it a tender and moving love letter to London and to the courage it takes to live authentically.