Supporting Cast

Name: Supporting Cast
Brand: Penguin Random House NZ
SKU: 9780241973424
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By Kit de Waal

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Summary

Supporting Cast by Kit de Waal is a collection of vivid tales that delve into the lives of secondary characters from her previous works. Each story offers a unique perspective, revealing the richness and complexity of these seemingly peripheral figures. Through her compassionate storytelling, de Waal crafts a mosaic that captures human emotions and experiences with exquisite detail.
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Format: Paperback / softback

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This book may appeal to you if you enjoy exploring the depth and dynamics of characters who usually linger in the background. The author dives into the lives of supporting characters, offering a heartfelt glimpse into their struggles, dreams and everyday battles, making it a compelling read for those who appreciate stories filled with empathy and insight.

Supporting Cast

Description

A deeply moving collection of stories featuring characters from My Name is Leon and The Trick to Time.

As she walks out of her marriage, a woman remembers the day her husband rescued a boy from drowning. A blind man on his wedding day celebrates the pursuit of love. And a young man leaves prison with only one desire - to see his son again.

Kit de Waal's characters light up the page in vivid stories of thwarted desire, love, and loss. With power and precision, humanity and insight, Supporting Cast captures the extraordinary moments in our ordinary lives, and the darkness and the joy of the everyday.

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?

Kit de Waal's Supporting Cast has been praised for its humanity and connection, offering a collection perfect for summer reading. The book is described as a treat for both long-time fans and new readers, with its stunning and exquisite portrayal of human experiences. Reviewers highlight the depth with which de Waal explores her characters, showcasing their lives filled with love, loss, and hope, all within beautifully simple and truthful storytelling.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780241973424

Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 30 July 2020

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Penguin Books Ltd

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 8.0mm

Width: 130.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 109g

Pages: 144

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About the Author

Kit de Waal, born to an Irish mother and Caribbean father, was brought up among the Irish community of Birmingham in the 60's and 70's. Her debut novel My Name Is Leon was an international bestseller, shortlisted for the Costa First Novel Award, longlisted for the Desmond Elliott Prize and won the Kerry Group Irish Novel of the Year Award for 2017. Her second novel, The Trick to Time, was longlisted for the Women's Prize and her young adult novel Becoming Dinah is shortlisted for the Carnegie CLIP Award 2020. She also crowdfunded and edited an anthology of working class memoir, Common People, which was published in 2018. Kit was named the FutureBook Person of the Year in 2019.

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