Another World
Another World by Pat Barker is an uncorrected proof edition published by Penguin UK on August 10, 1999. This 288-page novel delves into the life of Geordie, a 101-year-old veteran of the Somme, as he faces the end of his life. The narrative explores the complex dynamics within his family, particularly through the eyes of his grandson Nick, who grapples with the haunting memories of war and the impact of a dark family history.
Readers will find a rich exploration of family relationships and the lingering effects of trauma in Another World. As Nick and his wife Fran navigate their blended family, they confront both personal and historical shadows that threaten their unity. The discovery of a Victorian drawing adds a layer of intrigue, revealing a violent past that intertwines with their present. This edition presents a thoughtful examination of how the past shapes the lives of individuals and families, making it a significant addition to the literary fiction genre.
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From the Booker Prize-winning and Women’s Prize-shortlisted author of The Silence of the Girls
‘Gripping in the best, most exquisite sense of the word’ Mail on Sunday
‘Utterly compelling… She is a novelist who probes deep, revealing what people prefer to keep hidden’ Scotsman
‘Extraordinary… Without question the best novel I have read this year’ Daily Mail
‘Brilliant touches of observation, an unfailing ear for dialogue… This is a novel that doesn’t allow you to miss a sentence’ New York Times Book Review
At 101 years old, Geordie, a proud Somme veteran, lingers painfully through the days before his death. His grandson Nick is anguished to see this once-resilient man haunted by the ghosts of the trenches and the horror surrounding his brother’s death. But in Nick’s family home the dark pressures of the past also encroach on the present. As he and his wife Fran try to unite their uneasy family of step- and half-siblings, the discovery of a sinister Victorian drawing reveals the murderous history of their house and casts a violent shadow on their lives…
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