The Usual Desire to Kill, Paperback/Camilla Barnes

A wry, propulsive, exquisitely observed debut about a singularly eccentric family and the sibling rivalry, generational divides, and long-buried secrets that shape them. This is an extraordinary novel from a seasoned playwright with a flare for dialogue and, in the end, immense empathy for the mysterious intimacies of marriage, family, and love. Publisher: Scribner UK Author(s): Camilla Barnes Number of pages: 256 Publication date: 2025 Dimensions: 152 x 234 x 21 Cover type: Paperback