Wide Open
Wide Open by Nicola Barker, published by HarperCollins on January 9, 2001, is a work of fiction that explores the lives of various inhabitants in a small English seaside town. The narrative delves into the complexities of its characters, including Ronny, a weed killer with a peculiar connection to a man found dangling from a bridge, and Nathan, the son of a pedophile who works in the Underground’s Lost Property department. The story also features Sara, who manages her family’s boar farm, and her daughter Lily, who faces significant health challenges.
Readers will find a starkly original portrayal of life in this seaside community, where humor, sadness, and hope intertwine. The book presents a vivid exploration of the characters’ inner worlds and their interactions, offering insights into their struggles and connections. With 304 pages, this edition invites readers to engage with the unique storytelling style of Nicola Barker, showcasing her literary talent through a blend of poignant and humorous moments.
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As winner of the highly prestigious IMPAC International Dublin Literary Award, Wide Open beat out books by such masters as Toni Morrison, Philip Roth, and Michael Cunningham. It is truly extraordinary work of fiction, taking readers into a small English seaside town, and into the minds and hearts of its remarkable inhabitants — a man named Ronny, weed killer by trade, who has some strange things in common with a man he finds dangling from a bridge; Nathan, the son of a pedophile, who toils in the Underground’s Lost Property department, endlessly logging missing items; Sara, purveyor of her family boar farm, and Lily, her teenage daughter, tragically born with unformed organs and blood that refuses to clot. Starkly original and at turns hilarious, sad, and hopeful, Wide Open brilliantly displays Nicola Barker’s delightfully singular literary talent.
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