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.
© 2021 HarperAudio (Ljudbok): 9780063112124
Utgivningsdatum
Ljudbok: 22 juni 2021
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.
© 2021 HarperAudio (Ljudbok): 9780063112124
Utgivningsdatum
Ljudbok: 22 juni 2021
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Sky
15 aug. 2023
So good. I could listen to Graham Norton all day!
Kristin
28 juli 2022
Really good. Not a must read but I sure recomend it!
Anna
24 juli 2022
Unexpected turn of events. I also liked the authors decision to read his own book.
Kjell
9 aug. 2023
Graham är en mycket bra uppläsare av sin egen bok. Den var lättlyssnad (Sänkte hastigheten till 0, 9 för det var bra fart på honom😀)En tragisk historia med lyckligt slut.
Anna
26 juli 2023
Graham Norton is as talented as an author as he is on everything else he undertakes. A wonderful read. An interesting story. A grand Irish affair! Definately a top 10 read of 2023!
Katrina
14 aug. 2022
Oj.. att han kan skriva så - ska genast läsa nästa av honom
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