Not Untrue and Not Unkind
Not Untrue and Not Unkind by Ed O’Loughlin, published by Penguin Books Limited on April 2, 2009, is a literary work that delves into the complexities of friendship, rivalry, and betrayal among journalists and photographers in Africa. The narrative begins with the discovery of a newspaper editor’s body in Dublin, leading Owen Simmons to a dossier that rekindles memories of a past love and a dusty road in Africa. This edition spans 288 pages and is presented in English.
Readers will find a story that intertwines personal and professional lives against the backdrop of Africa’s tumultuous conflicts. The book explores the intricate dynamics within a group of journalists as they navigate their relationships and the ethical dilemmas posed by their work. With themes rooted in fiction and political commentary, Not Untrue and Not Unkind offers a reflective look at the impact of war on both individuals and society.
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Longlisted for the Man Booker Prize 2009.
In Dublin, a newspaper editor is found dead. One of his colleagues, Owen Simmons, discovers a dossier on the dead man’s desk. And in the dossier Owen finds a photograph, which brings him back, once again, to a dusty road in Africa and to the woman he once loved …
Not Untrue and Not Unkind is Owen’s story – a gripping story of friendship, rivalry and betrayal amongst a group of journalists and photographers covering Africa’s wars. A remarkably assured and mature debut, it is a tale utterly for our times.
‘A simply brilliant debut by an author of great poise and power’ Tim Butcher, author of Blood River
‘A fine, darkly authoritative novel’ Joseph O’Neill, author of Netherland
‘The most exciting first novel I have read in many years’ Anne Enright, winner of the Man Booker Prize 2007
‘Graceful’ Guardian
‘Superb’ The Times
‘Gripping’ Daily Mail
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