Home Stretch A Novel
Home Stretch A Novel by Graham Norton, published by HarperCollins Publishers on June 14, 2022, is a 320-page work that delves into the aftermath of a tragedy in a small Irish community. Set in 1987, the narrative follows a group of friends involved in a devastating accident the day before a wedding, resulting in profound loss and emotional turmoil for the survivors and their families. The story explores themes of shame and longing, as well as the impact of secrets that linger across generations.
Readers will find a rich exploration of the characters’ struggles as they navigate grief and the complexities of their relationships. Connor, one of the survivors, grapples with the burden of being the driver and ultimately leaves his hometown in search of a new life in places like Liverpool, London, and New York. As he attempts to forge a fresh start, the haunting memories and unspoken regrets of those left behind compel him to confront his past. This novel touches on subjects such as emigration, identity, and the effects of stigma, offering a poignant reflection on the human experience.
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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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