Skallagrigg
Skallagrigg by William Horwood, published by Viking in 1987, is a work of fiction that spans 572 pages. The narrative follows Arthur, a young boy with cerebral palsy who faces neglect in a harsh hospital environment, alongside Esther, a bright teenager with the same condition whose abilities are acknowledged in a more progressive society. Their lives intersect with Daniel, an American gaming expert, as they seek to uncover the mystery of the Skallagrigg, a concept that promises to change their fates.
Readers will find a complex exploration of the characters’ experiences and their quest for understanding the Skallagrigg, which is intricately tied to Arthur’s life. Esther’s journey leads her to create a challenging computer game that encapsulates her findings, while Martin, intrigued by the term Skallagrigg from his grandmother, becomes determined to unravel its significance. This edition presents a deep dive into themes of medical challenges and personal transformation, inviting readers to engage with the characters’ struggles and aspirations.
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The story concerns Arthur, a young boy suffering from cerebral palsy, abandoned in a grim hospital in the north of England and subject to extreme cruelty and neglect; Esther, a keenly intelligent teenager who also suffers from CP but whose talents are recognised in these enlightened days; and Daniel, an American computer-gaming genius. They are linked by the Skallagrigg; whatever or whoever it is will transform their lives. Esther sets out on a quest to find the truth of the Skallagrigg, founded in the life and experiences of Arthur. She encapsulates what she finds in a tortuously complex computer game, knowing that the truth is never likely to be uncovered. A man named Martin has heard the word Skallagrigg from his senile grandmother and when he hears of Skallagrigg the game, he is determined to solve it and discover what it means…
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