Fervour

The Rosenthals are not like other families is a suspenseful debut novel that delves into the dark heart of family politics and explores identity, faith, and folklore. It follows the Rosenthals, a devout Jewish family in North London, as they grapple with the disappearance of their daughter, Elsie, who returns altered in disturbing ways. The novel is a rich and dark stew that mixes ingredients from the Bible and the headlines, with a biting send-up of the vampiric nature of writing itself.

Format: Hardback
Length: 320 pages
Publication date: 22 February 2024
Publisher: Hodder & Stoughton

Intriguing, propulsive, and profoundly disturbing, this is a fearless look into the dark heart of family politics from a naturally gifted storyteller. Jonathan Coe's Stylish, puzzling, mystical Fervour marks the arrival of an intriguing and intelligent new voice.

A suspenseful debut novel that propels the reader deep into the heart of an idiosyncratic family, Fervour is a rich and dark stew that mixes ingredients from the Bible and the headlines, with a biting send-up of the vampiric nature of writing itself.

Remarkable. . . a work of real poignancy, Fervour is a tremendous debut from a strikingly talented new writer. Kirkus (starred review) calls it Gripping and powerful. . . Fans of Isaac Bashevis Singer and Stephen King alike will thrill to this superb modern folk tale.

In this debut that explores identity, faith, and folklore, the dynamics are acutely observed, the characters vividly realised, and the escalating drama has the hypnotic, chilling effect of a horror film.

Bookseller (Editor's Choice) praises The Rosenthals Are Not Like Other Families as a debut that explores identity, faith, and folklore. Hannah and Eric are devout Jews living in North London with their three children and Eric's father Yosef, a Holocaust survivor. Both intellectually gifted and deeply unconventional, the Rosenthals believe in the literal truth of the Old Testament and in the presence of God (and evil) in daily life.

As Hannah prepares to publish a sensationalist account of Yosef's years in war-torn Europe - unearthing a terrible secret from his time in the camps - Elsie, her perfect daughter, starts to come undone. And then, in the wake of Yosef's death, she disappears. When she returns, just as mysteriously as she left, she brings with her a dark and dangerous power that threatens to tear the family apart.

Fervour is a powerful and haunting exploration of the complexities of family, faith, and the supernatural. With its vivid characters, intricate plot, and atmospheric writing, it is a must-read for anyone who loves a good mystery and a deeper understanding of the human condition.

Weight: 528g
Dimension: 164 x 242 x 33 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781399724616