History: The hilarious, unmissable novel from the brilliant Miles Jupp

Stuck is a satirical, tragicomic story about a man on the edge. It is written by Miles Jupp and is for readers of Jonathan Coe, Mark Watson, Michael Frayn, and David Nicholls.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 320 pages
Publication date: 21 July 2022
Publisher: Headline Publishing Group

A satirical, tragicomic story about a man on the edge, written by actor and comedian Miles Jupp. For readers of Jonathan Coe, Mark Watson, Michael Frayn, and David Nicholls.

Clive Hapgood is feeling stuck. The private school he teaches at is consuming his life, no thanks to wretched headteacher Julian Crouch. The gentle country life Clive envisaged has stifled him and left his marriage on the brink. What he needs is a holiday - something to remind him and Helen what life used to be like. But when things don't go to plan, and an incident at school begins to weigh heavy on his head, Clive's life starts to unravel in front of him. Has he got it in him to turn things around, whatever the cost? After all, it's his own time he's wasting.

As Clive struggles to come to terms with his situation, he begins to question his own values and priorities. He wonders if he has been living a lie, pretending to be someone he is not in order to please others. He also starts to doubt his ability to make decisions and take responsibility for his actions.

Meanwhile, Helen is trying to hold everything together. She is worried about Clive's mental health and tries to support him in any way she can. But she is also struggling with her own feelings and emotions, and the strain of the situation begins to take its toll on their relationship.

As the story unfolds, Clive and Helen are forced to confront their past and present, and to make difficult decisions about their future. They are both tested in ways they never could have imagined, and their relationship is put to the ultimate test.

Ultimately, "The Teacher" is a powerful and thought-provoking story about the human condition. It explores themes of love, loss, identity, and the pressures of society. It is a testament to the resilience of the human spirit and the power of hope and determination.

Weight: 224g
Dimension: 128 x 197 x 24 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781472239976