A Long Way Down
A Long Way Down by Nick Hornby is a media tie-in edition published by Penguin on May 6, 2014. This 352-page novel explores the lives of four individuals who find themselves at a critical juncture on New Year’s Eve. As they gather on the roof of Topper’s House in London, a location known for its association with those contemplating suicide, their stories unfold, revealing their struggles and connections.
Readers will encounter Martin, JJ, Jess, and Maureen, each sharing their unique perspectives and experiences. Through their distinct voices, Hornby delves into themes of choice, circumstance, and mortality, presenting a narrative that balances humor with the gravity of their situations. The book offers a thought-provoking examination of human connections, regrets, and the possibility of redemption, making it a multifaceted exploration of life and its challenges.
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A wise, affecting novel from the beloved, award-winning author of Dickens and Prince, High Fidelity, and About A Boy.
New York Times-bestselling author Nick Hornby mines the hearts and psyches of four lost souls who connect just when they’ve reached the end of the line. A Long Way Down is now a major motion picture from Magnolia Pictures starring Pierce Brosnan, Toni Collette, Aaron Paul, and Imogen Poots.
Meet Martin, JJ, Jess, and Maureen. Four people who come together on New Year’s Eve: a former TV talk show host, a musician, a teenage girl, and a mother. Three are British, one is American. They encounter one another on the roof of Topper’s House, a London destination famous as the last stop for those ready to end their lives.
In four distinct and riveting first-person voices, Nick Hornby tells a story of four individuals confronting the limits of choice, circumstance, and their own mortality. This is a tale of connections made and missed, punishing regrets, and the grace of second chances.
Intense, hilarious, provocative, and moving, A Long Way Down is a novel about suicide that is, surprisingly, full of life.
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