Exciting times by Naoise Dolan

Book Summary Exciting Times is a fiction novel by Naoise Dolan. The story follows Ava, a young Irish woman living in Hong Kong and working as an English teacher. She becomes involved in a complicated love triangle with Julian, a wealthy British banker, and Edith, a successful Hong Kong lawyer. Through Ava's relationships, the novel explores themes of love, class, privilege, sexuality, identity, and modern life. Known for its sharp humor and intelligent observations, the book examines the emotional uncertainties of young adulthood. About the Author Naoise Dolan is an Irish novelist born in Dublin in 1992. She studied at Trinity College Dublin and University of Oxford. Dolan gained international recognition with her debut novel, Exciting Times (2020), which received critical acclaim and was shortlisted or longlisted for several literary awards. She is also the author of the novel The Happy Couple.