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Summer

Winner of the Orwell Prize for Fiction 2021
By Ali Smith
Series: Seasonal Quartet
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Summer by Ali Smith is the final instalment in a seasonal quartet that explores themes of connection, time, and society amidst a changing world. The narrative skilfully intertwines personal stories and broader historical events, offering a poignant reflection on contemporary issues. Characters from previous works in the series converge, bringing diverse experiences and perspectives to the forefront, all set against the backdrop of both hope and uncertainty.
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You might enjoy this book if you're captivated by stories that intertwine personal narratives with broader societal themes. The author weaves a rich tapestry of interconnected lives, filled with both humour and poignancy. It is perfect for those who appreciate a blend of contemporary issues and human relationships.

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The dazzling, unforgettable conclusion to Ali Smith's tour de force, Man Booker-shortlisted Seasonal quartet.

In the present, Sacha knows the world's in trouble. Her brother, Robert, just is trouble. Their mother and father are having trouble. Meanwhile, the world's in meltdown - and the real meltdown hasn't even started yet.

In the past, a lovely summer. A different brother and sister know they're living on borrowed time.

This is a story about people on the brink of change. They're family, but they think they're strangers. So, where does family begin? And what do people who think they've got nothing in common have in common?

Summer.

Series: Seasonal Quartet

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Summer by Ali Smith has been praised as the astonishing finale to her renowned Seasonal Quartet, brilliantly capturing the national psyche during the COVID-19 pandemic. The book is celebrated for its innovation, literary mastery, and hopeful message about the power of friendship, offering readers a satisfying and uplifting conclusion. Critics have highlighted its singularity of innovation, remarkable portrait of contemporary issues, and the warmth and light it brings to challenging times.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780241973370

Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 06 May 2021

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Penguin Books Ltd

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 24.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 278g

Pages: 400

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Ali Smith Fiction General Fiction Literary Fiction Penguin Books Series: Seasonal Quartet

About the Author

Ali Smith was born in Inverness in 1962. She is the author of several novels and short story collections including, The Accidental, Hotel World, How to Be Both and the Seasonal Quartet. She has been four times shortlisted for the Booker Prize, has won the Goldsmiths Prize, Orwell Prize, Costa Best Novel Award and the Women's Prize. Ali Smith lives in Cambridge.

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