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Golden Child: Winner of the Desmond Elliot Prize 2019
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Golden Child: Winner of the Desmond Elliot Prize 2019
A deeply affecting debut novel set in Trinidad, following the lives of a family as they navigate impossible choices about scarcity, loyalty, and love.
A deeply affecting debut novel set in Trinidad, following the lives of a family as they navigate impossible choices about scarcity, loyalty, and love.
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Golden Child: Winner of the Desmond Elliott Prize 2019
LONGLISTED FOR THE EDINBURGH FESTIVAL FIRST BOOK AWARD
It's dark now; the bats are out. Insects knock against the light on the patio and the dog sits at the gate. A boy has not returned home and a family anxiously awaits. A father steps out into the night to search for his son.
As the hours turn into days, this man will learn many things. He will learn about being a father to twin boys who are in no way alike. He will learn how dangerous hopes and dreams can be. He will learn truths about Trinidad, about his family, and himself. He will question received wisdom and question his judgement. He will learn about sacrifice and the nature of love - and he will be forced to act.
Claire Adam's electrifying first novel reckons with the secrets of the human heart. It tells a story about wanting more for our children; it casts its spell with uncommon wisdom and grace.
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Golden Child by Claire Adam is lauded for its gripping narrative and richly detailed portrayal of Trinidadian life. Critics often praise Adam's storytelling for its emotional depth, exploring themes of family, sacrifice, and the societal divides between wealth and poverty. The novel's suspenseful and tragic twists have been highlighted as compelling features that keep readers engaged.
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ISBN: 9780571339822
Publisher: Faber & Faber
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 03 October 2019
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Faber & Faber
Edition: Main
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 16.0mm
Width: 129.0mm
Height: 198.0mm
Weight: 219g
Pages: 272
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About the Author
Claire Adam was born and raised in Trinidad and Tobago. She was educated in the US and now lives in London with her husband and two children. Golden Child is her first novel.
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