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Clever Girl by Tessa Hadley is a novel that chronicles the life of Stella from her childhood in Bristol in the 1960s through middle age, told in a series of episodic chapters. The story follows her journey from teenage pregnancy and single motherhood to her later life as a married woman, exploring themes of class, resilience, family relationships, and the often mysterious and unexpected ways an ordinary life unfolds through a series of events, choices, and "befalling". The narrative is known for its astute psychological insight and nuanced portrayal of everyday life.
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