So Many Lives and All of Them Are Yours

Name: So Many Lives and All of Them Are Yours
Brand: Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand
SKU: 9781846976315
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By Ron Butlin

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So Many Lives and All of Them Are Yours is a novel by Ron Butlin set against the backdrop of a city on the brink of change. The story follows the intertwined lives of a disparate group of characters, each navigating their personal struggles while collectively capturing the essence of a society in transition. With vivid imagery and compelling narratives, the book explores themes of identity, connection, and the impact of societal shifts on individual lives.
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You might enjoy this book if you're fascinated by stories that delve into the intricate dance of relationships and self-discovery. Ron Butlin's narrative style paints vivid portraits of human connection, making it a compelling read for those who appreciate literary fiction that explores the depths of personal identity and life's myriad paths.

So Many Lives and All of Them Are Yours

Upbeat, laugh-out-loud funny, this compelling novel, set in the Borders, swinging sixties London and present-day Edinburgh, touches on music, Scottish independence, love in later life and, most of all, how to make the most of one's life before it is too late. From the author of the critically acclaimedThe Sound of My Voice.

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After being sacked from his day job as a business executive, Morris Magellan has cashed it all in—the house, the car, family life—to be free at last to pursue his true passion: music. He returns to his childhood home to escape city life, face his demons, and compose his masterpiece. Very soon, things start to go wrong. Not only does his past catch up with him, but the future becomes more threatening by the day. Bad habits return with a vengeance. Then he meets Jess.

Written with humour and compassion, this compelling novel, set in the Borders, sixties London and present-day Edinburgh, touches on music, love in later life and, most of all, how to make the most of one's time before it is too late.

So Many Lives and All of Them Are Yours by Ron Butlin is a captivating read that delves into the complexities of life, love, and personal fulfilment.

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So Many Lives and All of Them Are Yours by Ron Butlin has been praised for its darkly comic tone, laced with compassion and optimism. Reviewers note that it's a worthy follow-up to The Sound of My Voice, offering a masterful, life-affirming portrayal of Morris Magellan's journey through themes of regret and redemption. Highlighted as funny yet melancholy, the novel is described as a compelling blend of humour and insightful truths about life's misadventures.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781846976315

Publisher: Birlinn General

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 07 September 2023

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Polygon An Imprint of Birlinn Limited

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 308g

Pages: 192

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About the Author

With an international reputation as a prize-winning novelist, Ron Butlin is a former Edinburgh Poet Laureate. Before becoming a writer, he was a barnacle-scraper on Thames barges, a pop-song lyricist, a footman and a male model. He has published nearly twenty books; his work has won many prizes and been widely translated. His novel, Ghost Moon, was nominated for the international IMPAC Prize 2016. He lives in Edinburgh with his wife, the writer Regi Claire, and their dogs.

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