Bad Relations

Bad Relations is a novel that explores the tragic consequences of war and family secrets over several generations, featuring vivid characters and a compelling storyline. It has received critical acclaim for its intricate plot and emotional depth.

Format: Hardback
Length: 288 pages
Publication date: 19 May 2022
Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd

Bad Relations is a remarkable achievement and one of the most satisfying books you're likely to read this year. The Times praised it as "haunting and beautiful," while the Observer described it as "exacting such intricate, compelling drama from close-knit families." The novel spans two centuries, following the lives of the Gale family as they navigate the challenges of war, love, and betrayal.

In the 1970s, William's descendants invite Stephen, a distant relation, to stay in their house in the English countryside. However, their golden summer entanglements will end in a shocking fall from grace. Half a century later, a confrontation between the surviving members of the family will culminate in a terrible reckoning.

The characters in Bad Relations are so brilliantly real, so wonderfully compelling at their best, and at their worst, that I can't get them out of my head. Nina Stibbe praised the novel as "an Atonement-like novel about the messy stuff that is family life," while the Spectator described it as a "compelling family saga." The Sunday Times also praised it as a "wonderful novel."

Bad Relations is a testament to Connolly's talent as a storyteller, and it is sure to leave a lasting impression on anyone who reads it.

Weight: 407g
Dimension: 222 x 144 x 28 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780241537701