The Crow Road

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The Crow Road by Iain Banks is a compelling story that interweaves mystery and family drama in the Scottish Highlands. It follows Prentice McHoan as he navigates the complexities of family ties, uncovering secrets and riddles from the past. This journey of self-discovery and the exploration of life's profound themes make for a captivating read.
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If you enjoy intricate family sagas brimming with dark humour and mystery, this book might captivate you. Its rich narrative weaves together themes of life, death, and self-discovery, all set against the backdrop of a remote Scottish landscape. You'll be drawn into the protagonist's journey as he navigates complex family relationships and uncovers secrets of the past.

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The Crow Road

Paperback reissue of Iain Banks' masterly novel THE CROW ROAD

Paperback reissue of Iain Banks' masterly novel THE CROW ROAD

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From its bravura opening onwards, The Crow Road is justly regarded as an outstanding contemporary novel.

โ€œIt was the day my grandmother exploded. I sat in the crematorium, listening to my Uncle Hamish quietly snoring in harmony to Bach's Mass in B Minor, and I reflected that it always seemed to be death that drew me back to Gallanach.โ€

Prentice McHoan has returned to the bosom of his complex but enduring Scottish family. Full of questions about the McHoan past, present, and future, he is also deeply preoccupied: mainly with death, sex, drink, God, and illegal substances...

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The Crow Road by Iain Banks is highly regarded, with reviewers often praising it as a masterful work that blends a compelling story with deep emotional resonance. Jay Rayner from the Daily Express describes it as having a "beating heart" that draws readers in, making it an engaging and memorable read.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780349139159

Publisher: Little, Brown Book Group

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 07 February 2013

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Abacus

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 33.0mm

Width: 130.0mm

Height: 194.0mm

Weight: 360g

Pages: 512

About the Author

Iain Banks came to widespread and controversial public notice with the publication of his first novel, THE WASP FACTORY, in 1984. He has since gained enormous popular and critical acclaim for both his mainstream and his science fiction novels.

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