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A Lonely Man

A Lonely Man

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A Lonely Man is a 2021 novel by Andrew Michael Hurley that was awarded the New Statesman Book of the Year 2021, the Metro Book of the Year 2021, and the Washington Post 10 Best Thriller and Mystery Books of 2021. It is a gripping, classy page-turner that explores the search for identity and the elastic nature of truth.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 320 pages
Publication date: 07 April 2022
Publisher: Faber & Faber


A Lonely Man is a novel that has been recognized with numerous awards and accolades. In 2021, it was named the Book of the Year by A New Statesman, the Metro, and the Washington Post. The Financial Times described it as a "classy page-turner," while the Mail on Sunday praised it as a "taut, subtle, postmodern literary thriller." The Sunday Times described it as a "remarkable debut; an accomplished and intricately plotted story."

The novel follows the story of Robert, a ghostwriter for a Russian oligarch who has recently been found hanged. As Robert begins to develop an uneasy friendship with another man in a bookshop in Berlin, he is forced to confront the question of whether actual events are the only things that give a story life. The novel explores the concept of identity and the elastic nature of truth, as Robert is forced to question his own perceptions and beliefs.

A Lonely Man is praised for its intricate plot, well-developed characters, and precise language. The novel has been described as a "thrilling, unnerving novel" that is a "page-turner with exacting syntax and emotional heft." Critics have also noted the author's ability to create a sense of tension and suspense throughout the story, keeping readers engaged until the very end.

In conclusion, A Lonely Man is a remarkable debut novel that has received widespread acclaim for its intricate plot, well-developed characters, and precise language. The novel explores the concept of identity and the elastic nature of truth, and is praised for its ability to create a sense of tension and suspense. If you are looking for a gripping and thought-provoking read, A Lonely Man is definitely worth checking out.

Weight: 266g
Dimension: 198 x 129 x 19 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780571341221
Edition number: Main

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