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Ghosting

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Ghosting by Jonathan Kemp explores the intertwining lives of a young man and a mysterious older writer. As they delve into the shadows of their pasts, the novel intricately examines themes of identity, memory, and the search for belonging. With a lyrical prose style, Kemp crafts a poignant narrative that weaves together personal discovery and emotional resonance.
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You might enjoy this book if you're captivated by intricate narratives that weave together personal discovery and the complexities of identity. It explores themes of memory, loss, and the haunting nature of relationships, blending poignant storytelling with beautifully crafted prose. Ideal for readers who appreciate a deep dive into the human psyche and the emotional layers of life.

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Ghosting

Drawing on a brilliant literary tradition of madness, incarceration and escape, Jonathan Kemp delivers a Mrs Dalloway for the modern age and the triumphant coming-of-age of a woman in her sixties.

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Drawing on a brilliant literary tradition of madness, incarceration, and escape, Jonathan Kemp delivers the triumphant coming of age of a woman in her sixties in Ghosting. When 64-year-old Grace Wellbeck thinks she sees the ghost of her first husband, she fears for her sanity and worries that she's having another breakdown.

Long-buried memories come back thick and fast: from the fairground thrills of 1950s Blackpool to the dark reality of a violent marriage. But the ghost turns out to be very real: a charismatic young man named Luke.

As Grace gets to know him, she is jolted into an emotional awakening that brings her to a momentous decision.

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Ghosting by Jonathan Kemp is praised for its brisk pace and well-balanced tone by Joanne Harris, while Kerry Hudson highlights the beauty in its writing and its lasting impact on the reader. The novel is noted for its insightful and compassionate narrative, leaving a memorable impression.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780956251565

Publisher: Myriad Editions

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 12 March 2015

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Myriad Editions

Illustration: Illustrations

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 127.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 0g

Pages: 224

About the Author

Jonathan Kemp was born in Manchester. He now lives in London, where he teaches creative writing, literature, and queer theory at Birkbeck, University of London. His debut novel, London Triptych, won the Authors' Club First Novel Award. He is also the author of Twentysix.

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