Andrew McMillan
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In Andrew McMillan's debut novel, "The Town," set across three generations of a South Yorkshire mining family, the town has been a hub of industry but is now a place of loneliness and personal triumph. Alex must reckon with a part of his identity he has long tried to conceal, while his only child Simon finds passion in sex work and drag gigs. The novel is a lament for a lost way of life and a celebration of resilience and change.
Format: Hardback
Length: 192 pages
Publication date: 08 February 2024
Publisher: Canongate Books
A Sunday Times Best Book of 2024
BBC's Most Anticipated Book of 2024
Independent Best Fiction to Read in 2024
New Statesman Fiction Highlight of 2024
Guardian Best Book to Look Out For in 2024
i-D Fiction Highlight to Be Excited For in 2024
Ocean Vuong's novel is a profound exploration of love, loneliness, and personal triumph, leaving an indelible mark on modern queer life. Set in a once bustling industrial town, the story follows the lives of brothers Alex and Brian, who have spent their entire lives in the same town as their father. Now in his middle age, Alex must confront a part of his identity he has long tried to hide. His only child, Simon, has no recollection of the mines. Instead, Simon finds passion in his side hustle as a sex worker and his weekly drag gigs.
Spanning three generations of a South Yorkshire mining family, Andrew McMillan's debut novel is a poignant lament for a lost way of life, while also celebrating resilience and the potential for change. Through the characters of Alex, Brian, and Simon, McMillan delves into the complexities of family, identity, and the pursuit of happiness in a world that often feels uncertain and challenging.
Ocean Vuong's novel is a must-read for anyone who appreciates powerful storytelling and meaningful exploration of the human experience. It is a testament to the power of literature to connect us across generations and cultures, and to shed light on the experiences of those who have been marginalized and overlooked.
Weight: 300g
Dimension: 144 x 222 x 27 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781838858957
Edition number: Main
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