The Whale at the End of the World

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The major international bestseller

By John Ironmonger

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In The Whale at the End of the World, a small coastal village in Cornwall witnesses an extraordinary event when a massive beached whale appears. The story interweaves themes of interconnectedness and community, exploring how local residents and the wider world adapt to unexpected challenges. As the plot unfolds, it delves into the bonds of human kindness and resilience in the face of global crises.
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You might enjoy this book if you appreciate heartwarming tales of community resilience and human connection, set against the backdrop of a captivating seaside village. The story cleverly intertwines a mysterious whale stranding with themes of hope, compassion, and the power of collective spirit in the face of adversity.

The Whale at the End of the World

The runaway international bestseller: 'Forget everything you know about apocalypses. This novel, set in Cornwall, will restore your faith in humanity' Elle UK

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THE INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLER

'A gentle and uplifting tale of warding off apocalypse in a remote corner of Cornwall . . . charming' Financial Times

'A tremendously enjoyable book' Independent on Sunday

'Bloody brilliant' Liz Fenwick, author of The Cornish House

It all began with the whale.

When a young man washes up on the sands of St Piran in Cornwall, it is clear to the villagers that this is not a regular day. What has brought him here? And what is the crisis only he understands, that threatens not only their community but all of civilisation?

With a global pandemic on the horizon, and a whale lurking in the bay, the villagers of St Piran must band together to survive. Intimate, funny and heart-warming, John Ironmonger tells a compelling story about the important things that hold us together, and how hope can be found, even at the end of the world.

'A warm-hearted book crammed with ideas . . . very, very good' Emerald Street

'A compelling and unusual modern fable' Natasha Solomons, author of Mr Rosenblum's List

'Beautiful, dark, uplifting' Kate Long, author of The Bad Mother's Handbook

Book Hero Magic summarised reviews for this book. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! HOW HAS THIS BEEN REVIEWED?

The Whale at the End of the World by John Ironmonger is described as a warm-hearted and thought-provoking novel. It is praised for its intriguing themes and uplifting narrative, featuring a hopeful perspective amidst doomsday scenarios. Set in a Cornish village, the story is seen as a complex, charming tale that explores innate human goodness and connects to broader world themes.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781474623414

Publisher: Orion Publishing Co

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 04 February 2021

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Weidenfeld & Nicolson

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 30.0mm

Width: 128.0mm

Height: 196.0mm

Weight: 270g

Pages: 384

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Education & Reference Fiction General Fiction John Ironmonger Literary Fiction

About the Author

John Ironmonger was born and grew up in East Africa. He has a doctorate in zoology, and was once an expert on freshwater leeches. He is the author of The Good Zoo Guide and the novels The Notable Brain of Maximilian Ponder (shortlisted for the 2012 Costa First Novel Prize and the Guardian's Not the Booker Prize), The Coincidence Authority and The Whale at the End of the World (an international bestseller). He has also been part of a world record team for speed reading Shakespeare, has driven across the Sahara in a 100 banger, and once met Jared Diamond in a forest in the middle of Sumatra.