Een verleidelijke, intrigerende psychologische roman over man-vrouwrelaties.
Een man en een vrouw raken tijdens een feestje op een zomerse dag aan de praat. Vrijwel onmiddellijk zijn ze aan elkaar verslingerd en halen ze beiden hun leven overhoop, tot ze zich vragen gaan stellen. Wat weten ze van elkaar? Wat kun je echt over een ander weten? Een briljante roman over ontregeling en ontgoocheling, de botsing tussen culturen en gepolitiseerde seksualiteit.
Returning to England after the war Gilbert Joseph is treated very differently now that he is no longer in an RAF uniform. Joined by his wife Hortense, he rekindles a friendship with Queenie who takes in Jamaican lodgers. Can their dreams of a better life in England overcome the prejudice they face?
The dazzling novel from critically-acclaimed David Mitchell. Shortlisted for the 2006 Costa Novel Award Longlisted for the Man Booker Prize 2006 January, 1982. Thirteen-year-old Jason Taylor - covert stammerer and reluctant poet - anticipates a stultifying year in his backwater English village. But he hasn't reckoned with bullies, simmering family discord, the Falklands War, a threatened gypsy invasion and those mysterious entities known as girls. Charting thirteen months in the black hole between childhood and adolescence, this is a captivating novel, wry, painful and vibrant with the stuff of life.
An International Bestseller and a Playboy Best Book of 2006, this work captivates readers with its engaging narrative and compelling themes. It explores intricate relationships and profound human experiences, offering insights that resonate across cultures. With a blend of humor and depth, the book delves into personal growth and societal issues, making it a thought-provoking read that appeals to a wide audience. Its acclaim highlights its impact and relevance in contemporary literature.