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Spring

By David Szalay
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Spring by David Szalay is a thoughtful exploration of the complexities of human relationships. It follows the lives of a man and a woman navigating their intertwined pasts and uncertain futures. Set against the backdrop of London, this novel delves into themes of love, identity, and personal transformation.
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You might enjoy this book if you appreciate richly detailed, character-driven narratives that explore the complexities of human relationships and modern life. The intricate storytelling and deeply nuanced characters offer an engaging and thought-provoking reading experience that examines the subtle shifts in personal connections.

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Spring

James and Katherine meet at a wedding in London in 2006, towards the end of the money-for-nothing years. James is a man with a varied past now living alone in a flat in Bloomsbury; They exchange phone numbers at the wedding, but from then on not much goes according to the script...

A brilliant novel about money and love, on betting everything on a single throw, by one of Britain?s most acclaimed, award-winning young writers.

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A brilliant novel about money and love, on betting everything on a single throw, by an award-winning young writers, chosen as one of Granta's Best of Young British Novelists 2013. THE 2025 BOOKER PRIZE WINNING AUTHOR OF FLESH A brilliant novel about money and love and betting everything on a single throw James and Katherine meet at a wedding in London in 2006, towards the end of the money-for-nothing years. James is a man with a varied past now living alone in a flat in Bloomsbury; Katherine is separated from her husband and working in an interim job in a luxury hotel. They exchange phone numbers at the wedding, but from then on not much goes according to the script... 'A writer with the whole range of talents' Sunday Times 'Devastatingly powerful... extremely funny, in that understated, unexpected way' Independent on Sunday 'A sharp, truthful, funny portrait of contemporary manners that is also unexpectedly moving' The Times

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Spring by David Szalay has been praised for its exploration of a relationship through forensic scrutiny from both perspectives, blending brutal honesty with comedic brilliance. Critics note Szalay's formidable dialogue and nuanced descriptions, capturing an authentic portrayal of London life. The novel is celebrated for its truthfulness and the precision of its narrative form, leaving many reviewers with admiration for Szalay's talents.

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ISBN: 9780099552772

Publisher: Vintage Publishing

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 01 March 2012

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Vintage

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 19.0mm

Width: 130.0mm

Height: 197.0mm

Weight: 192g

Pages: 272

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About the Author

David Szalay is the author of six works of fiction, including London and the South-East, for which he was awarded the Betty Trask and Geoffrey Faber Memorial prizes, All That Man Is, for which he was awarded the Gordon Burn Prize and Plimpton Prize for Fiction and shortlisted for the Booker Prize, and Turbulence, which won the Edge Hill Prize. Born in Canada, he grew up in London, and now lives in Vienna. His work has been translated into more than thirty languages.

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