Home Stretch
Home Stretch by Graham Norton, published by Hodder & Stoughton on April 27, 2021, is a literary work that delves into the aftermath of a tragedy in a small Irish community. The story unfolds in 1987, focusing on a group of young friends involved in a devastating accident the day before a wedding, resulting in profound loss and emotional turmoil for the survivors and their families. As Connor, one of the survivors, grapples with the weight of his past and the shame of being the driver, he embarks on a journey that takes him from his hometown to Liverpool, London, and ultimately New York.
Readers will find a narrative that explores themes of family life, friendship, and the complexities of coming of age against the backdrop of grief and secrets. The novel examines how the repercussions of the tragedy ripple through the community, affecting relationships and individual lives. As Connor attempts to forge a new identity while carrying the burden of his past, the story reveals the enduring impact of stigma and the struggle to confront unspoken longings and regrets. With 368 pages, this edition offers a thoughtful exploration of the emotional landscape shaped by loss and the quest for redemption.
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In this “compelling, bighearted, emotionally precise page-turner” (Sunday Times), the New York Times bestselling writer and acclaimed television host explores the aftermath of a tragedy on a small-town to illuminate the shame and longing that can flow through generations–and how the secrets of the heart cannot stay be buried forever.
It is 1987 and a small Irish community is preparing for a wedding. The day before the ceremony, a group of young friends, including the bride and groom, are involved in an accident. Three survive. Three are killed.
The lives of the families are shattered and the rifts between them ripple throughout the small town. Connor survived, but living among the angry and the mourning is almost as hard as carrying the shame of having been the driver. He leaves the only place he knows for another life, taking his secrets with him. Travelling first to Liverpool, then London, he eventually makes a home–of sorts–for himself in New York, where he finds shelter and the possibility of forging a new life.
But the secrets–the unspoken longings and regrets that have come to haunt those left behind–will not be silenced. Before long, Connor will have to confront his past.
A powerful and timely novel of emigration and return, Home Stretch demonstrates Norton’s keen understanding of the power of stigma and secrecy–and their devastating effect on ordinary lives.
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