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Holding
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The Sunday Times bestseller. Graham Norton's dark and masterful debut set in a remote Irish village, is an intelligently crafted story of love, secrets and loss.
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‘... one of the more authentic debuts I've read in recent years ... in such an understated manner, eschewing linguistic eccentricity ... in favour of genuine characters and tender feeling...this is a fine novel.’ John Boyne, Irish Times
'It's funny and wonderfully perceptive' Wendy Holden
'Poised and perceptive' the Sunday Times'It is beautiful and yet devastatingly sad' Daily Express
'Deeply accomplished...brilliantly observed' Good Housekeeping
'... a deftly plotted story as moving as it is compelling.' Sunday Mirror
'Strenuously charming...surprisingly tender' Metro
'Heartwarming and observant' Stylist
The remote Irish village of Duneen has known little drama; and yet its inhabitants are troubled. Sergeant PJ Collins hasn't always been this overweight; mother of two Brid Riordan hasn't always been an alcoholic; and elegant Evelyn Ross hasn't always felt that her life was a total waste. So when human remains are discovered on an old farm, suspected to be that of Tommy Burke—a former love of both Brid and Evelyn—the village's dark past begins to unravel. As the frustrated PJ struggles to solve a genuine case for the first time in his life, he unearths a community's worth of anger and resentments, secrets and regret.
Darkly comic, touching and at times profoundly sad. Graham Norton employs his acerbic wit to breathe life into a host of lovable characters, and explore—with searing honesty—the complexities and contradictions that make us human.
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Graham Norton's Holding is praised for its vivid characterisation and atmospheric setting, with elements of black comedy and pathos adding depth to the suspenseful narrative. Critics note its charm, authenticity, and unexpected tenderness, making it a compelling debut with a blend of emotional and tense moments.
Book Details
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ISBN: 9781444791983
Publisher: Hodder & Stoughton
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 18 May 2017
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Sceptre
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 21.0mm
Width: 156.0mm
Height: 205.0mm
Weight: 224g
Pages: 320
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About the Author
Graham Norton is one of the UK's best loved broadcasters. He presents The Graham Norton Show on BBC1, has a weekly show on BBC Radio 2, and writes a column for the Telegraph. He is the winner of eight BAFTA awards. Born in Dublin and raised in West Cork, Norton now lives in London. Holding is his first novel.
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