100% NZ-owned | 80,000+ Books In NZ 📚

Today Only: 20% Off When You Buy 2+ Stationery Items! 🎨

Himself

By Jess Kidd
0.0 (0 reviews)
3.92 goodreads logo

Ratings/reviews counts are updated frequently.

Check link for latest rating. ( 14,759 ratings, 2,313 reviews)
Book Hero Magic crafted this summary to help describe this book. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! Summary
Himself by Jess Kidd is a captivating tale set in a small Irish village, where a charming and roguish young man named Mahony returns to uncover the mystery of his mother's disappearance. His arrival stirs various eccentric townsfolk and awakens long-buried secrets, blending mystery and supernatural elements in an atmospheric and compelling narrative. The book beautifully intertwines humour, folklore, and suspense, creating an enthralling story that keeps readers captivated.
Read More
Format: Paperback / softback
TEMPORARILY OUT OF STOCK Please add to wishlist to be notified when back in stock

Sorry, we're currently out of stock of Himself. Please add to your Wishlist and we'll send you an email as soon as it's back in stock.

Book Hero Magic created this recommendation. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! IS THIS YOUR NEXT READ?

This enchanting tale may captivate you if you're drawn to stories with a blend of mystery, the supernatural, and dark humour. Set in a small Irish village, the narrative combines a compelling investigation with a rich tapestry of local folklore and eccentric characters, offering a unique, immersive experience.

Book Hero thinking about your next read

Himself

An unforgettable debut mixing murder, mayhem and buried secrets, and where the dead play as an important a part as the living.

Book Hero Magic formatted this description to make it easier to read. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! Description

Himself

A BBC Radio 2 Book Club Choice
Shortlisted for the Irish Book Awards 2016
Shortlisted for the Authors' Club Best First Novel Award 2017
Longlisted for the John Creasey (New Blood) Dagger 2017

1950. A teenage girl is brutally murdered in a forest. But, somehow, her baby survives.

1976. A mysterious and charming young man returns to the remote coastal village of Mulderrig, seeking answers about the mother who, it was said, had abandoned him on the steps of a Dublin orphanage.

With the help of its oldest and most eccentric inhabitant, he will force the village to give up its ghosts. Nothing, not even the dead, can stay buried forever.

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?

Himself by Jess Kidd has been praised as a brilliantly bold debut that intertwines murder, mayhem, and the supernatural with rich, lyrical prose. It is highlighted for its tender yet violent storytelling, offering a mix of black humour and magical realism. Many reviews commend Kidd's imagination, noting the book as utterly unputdownable and a strikingly entertaining read, with characters and plot masterfully crafted to create a profound and moving mystery.

Book Hero reading reviews

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781786899835

Publisher: Canongate Books

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 02 January 2020

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Canongate Books

Edition: Main

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 22.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 246g

Pages: 368

Collections

Crime & Thriller Fantasy Fiction General Fiction Jess Kidd Literary Fiction Romantasy (Fantasy Romance) Sci-Fi & Fantasy

About the Author

Jess Kidd was brought up in London as part of a large family from County Mayo. Her first novel, Himself, was shortlisted for the Irish Book Awards in 2016 and she was the winner of the Costa Short Story Award in the same year. In 2017, Himself was shortlisted for the Authors' Club Best First Novel Award and longlisted for the CWA John Creasey (New Blood) Dagger. Her second novel, The Hoarder, was shortlisted for the Kerry Group Irish Novel of the Year Award in association with Listowel Writers' Week'. Both books were BBC Radio 2 Book Club picks.
@JessKiddHerself | jesskidd.com

Also by Jess Kidd

View all

More from General Fiction

View all

Why buy from us?

Book Hero is not a chain store or big box retailer. We're an independent 100% NZ-owned business on a mission to help more Kiwis rediscover a love of books and reading!

Service & Delivery

Service & Delivery

Our warehouse in Auckland holds over 80,000 books and puzzles in-stock so you're not waiting for your order to arrive from overseas.

Auckland Bookstore

Auckland Bookstore

We're primarily an online store, but for your convenience you can pick up your order for free from our bookstore, which is right next door to our warehouse in Hobsonville.

Our Gifting Service

Our Gifting Service

Books make wonderful thoughtful gifts and we're here to help with gift-wrapping and cards. We can even send your gift directly to your loved one.