Companion piece

The new novel from the Booker-shortlisted author of How to be both
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In Ali Smith's Companion Piece, the story unfolds in a post-pandemic Britain, intertwining themes of connection and isolation. As the narrative progresses, it explores the impact of unexpected encounters, bringing strangers together through a blend of contemporary issues and timeless human experiences. The novel is an insightful exploration of modern life and a meditation on the bonds that sustain us.
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This book may appeal to you if you enjoy thought-provoking storytelling that weaves together contemporary themes with imaginative elements. Ali Smith's signature style of blending wit, depth, and a touch of the surreal creates an engaging narrative that reflects on the complexities of human connection and the world around us. It's perfect for readers who appreciate innovative fiction that challenges conventions and stimulates the mind.

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Companion piece

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The unmissable new work from Ali Smith, following the dazzling Man Booker-shortlisted Seasonal Quartet.

'A story is never an answer. A story is always a question.'

Here we are in extraordinary times. Is this history?

What happens when we cease to trust governments, the media, each other? What have we lost? What stays with us? What does it take to unlock our future?

Following her astonishing quartet of Seasonal novels, Ali Smith again lights a way for us through the nightmarish now, in a vital celebration of companionship in all its forms.

'Every hello, like every voice, holds its story ready, waiting.'

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Ali Smith’s Companion Piece is praised for its remarkable, radical narrative, skillfully blending wayward genius and lyrical storytelling. Set during the pandemic, it intertwines history with contemporary issues, displaying Smith's modernist yet refreshingly modern storytelling style. Critics commend the novel for being both brainy and moving, offering a wise and humane reflection for perilous times while celebrating the beauty and flexibility of language.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780241993958

Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 09 March 2023

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Penguin Books Ltd

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 15.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 170g

Pages: 240

About the Author

Ali Smith was born in Inverness in 1962. She is the author of several novels and short story collections including, The Accidental, Hotel World, How to Be Both and the Seasonal Quartet. She has been four times shortlisted for the Booker Prize, has won the Goldsmiths Prize, Orwell Prize, Costa Best Novel Award and the Women's Prize. Ali Smith lives in Cambridge.

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