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All is Song

By Samantha Harvey
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All is Song by Samantha Harvey is a contemplative exploration of family, philosophy, and moral dilemmas. In the wake of their father's death, two brothers, Leonard and William, reconnect and engage in deep discussions about life and ethics. As Leonard becomes embroiled in a public controversy, the novel delves into themes of truth, loyalty, and the complexities of human relationships.
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You might enjoy this book if you appreciate literary fiction that delves into complex family dynamics and philosophical themes. It explores themes of belief, morality, and personal conflict, set against a reflective and thought-provoking narrative. If you enjoy stories that challenge conventional ideas and offer rich character development, this book may appeal to you.

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All is Song


When a young student follows William's arguments to a shocking conclusion, it appears William has already set his own fate in motion. Against a backdrop of tabloid frenzy, Leonard can only watch as William embraces the danger in the only way he knows how, which threatens to consume not only himself, but his entire family.

A fiercely intelligent and moving second novel from the author of the acclaimed The Wilderness.

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A fiercely intelligent and moving second novel from the author of the acclaimed The Wilderness.

FROM THE AUTHOR OF 2024 BOOKER PRIZE WINNING ORBITAL

Leonard is alone and rootless, returning to London after his father's death. He moves in with his distant brother William and his family, hoping to renew their friendship but learning to drop his expectations of brotherhood. William is a former lecturer and activist who now runs informal meetings with ex-students. He is defiantly unworldly and forever questioning.

When a young student follows William's arguments to a shocking conclusion, it appears William has already set his own fate in motion. Against a backdrop of tabloid frenzy, Leonard can only watch as William embraces the danger in the only way he knows how, which threatens to consume not only himself, but his entire family.

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All is Song by Samantha Harvey is praised for its intense and rewarding narrative, with critics noting its serious tone and depth. The writing is described as profoundly beautiful and cathartic, offering a careful study of family ties and the morality of conformity. The novel encourages free thought while examining the consequences of rebellion, with the writing style compared to that of Virginia Woolf for its deep and beautiful introspection.

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ISBN: 9780099566069

Publisher: Vintage Publishing

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 03 January 2013

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Vintage

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 18.0mm

Width: 127.0mm

Height: 197.0mm

Weight: 207g

Pages: 288

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About the Author

Samantha Harvey is the author of the novels Orbital, The Wilderness, All is Song, Dear Thief and The Western Wind and a work of non-fiction, The Shapeless Unease- A Year of Not Sleeping. Orbital was the winner of the Booker Prize 2024, and her other work has been shortlisted for the James Tait Black Award, the Women's Prize, the Guardian First Book Award and the Walter Scott Prize. The Wilderness was awarded the Betty Trask Prize. She is a tutor on the MA course in Creative Writing at Bath Spa University.

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