A Long Way Down
A Long Way Down by Nick Hornby, published by Penguin in 2006, is a thought-provoking exploration of four strangers who converge on a popular suicide spot in North London on New Year’s Eve. Each character grapples with their own struggles and reasons for contemplating ending their lives, revealing the complexities of their situations. The narrative unfolds as they unexpectedly connect over shared experiences, challenging their initial beliefs about solitude and despair.
Readers will find a blend of psychological fiction that delves into the lives of Martin, Maureen, Jess, and JJ, each facing their unique crises. As they share their stories, the book examines themes of loneliness, heartbreak, and the search for connection in moments of desperation. This edition spans 256 pages and is presented in English, offering a nuanced look at the human experience through the lens of these diverse characters.
Official synopsis Publisher
New Year’s Eve at North London’s most popular suicide spot. And four strangers are about to discover that doing away with yourself isn’t quite the private act they’d each expected.
Perma-tanned Martin Sharp’s a disgraced breakfast TV presenter who had it all – the family, the pad, the great career – and wasted it away. Killing himself is Martin’s logical response to an unliveable life.
Maureen has to do it tonight, because of Matty being in the home. He was never able to do any of the normal things kids do – like walk or talk – and his loving mum can’t cope any more.
Half-crazed with heartbreak, loneliness, adolescent angst, seven Bacardi Breezers and two Special Brews, Jess’s ready to jump, to fly off the roof.
Finally, there’s JJ – tall, cool, American, looks like a rock-star – who’s weighed down with a heap of problems, and pizza.
Four strangers, who moments before were convinced that they were alone and going to end it all that way, share out the pizza and begin to talk . . . only to find that they have even less in common than first suspected.
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