Kate Atkinson
A God in Ruins: Costa Novel Award Winner 2015
- ISBN 13:
- 9780552776646
- author:
- Kate Atkinson
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Black Swan
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2015
- Pages:
- 560
- Dimensions:
- 12.7 x 3.3 x 19.8 cm
- Genre:
- Fiction, Contemporary Fiction,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 7 working days
Description
A God in Ruins by Kate Atkinson is a gripping novel that explores the life of Teddy Todd, a man who endures the challenges of war and its aftermath. As he navigates the 20th century, Teddy faces a future he never expected to have, and the book delves into the impact of war on individuals and generations to come. This book is a powerful exploration of the human experience, looking at the effects of war on those who live through it and those who follow. It is also a celebration of the magic of fiction, and the ways in which it can help us make sense of our place in the world. If you enjoyed Life After Life, you may recognise Teddy as Ursula Todd's younger brother, but A God in Ruins stands fully on its own as a standalone novel. Kate Atkinson's exceptional storytelling once again proves her status as one of the most outstanding novelists of our time.