Newman, Nathan
How to Leave the House
- ISBN 13:
- 9780349145631
- author:
- Newman, Nathan
- format:
- Hardback
- publisher:
- Abacus
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2024
- Pages:
- 320
- Dimensions:
- 21.8 x 14.4 x 3.4 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- Fiction & Literature, General, Fiction & Literature,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Natwest's last day before he leaves for university is overshadowed by an embarrassing package that still hasn't arrived. Determined to get it, he won't leave town without it. As the hours tick by, Natwest's small-town odyssey unfolds, revealing the interconnected lives of those around him. This novel weaves together a cast of characters, each with their own story to tell: a middle-aged dentist with an artistic secret, a tortured imam caught in a romantic entanglement, an octogenarian mourning her husband's passing, and more. As Natwest navigates his quest for the missing package, he uncovers secrets about his past that threaten to upend everything. Alternating between Natwest's inner world and the perspectives of those around him, this book is a wildly funny and tenderly moving exploration of human connection, love, friendship, and the lies we tell ourselves.