Summerwater

Summerwater is a powerful story told over twenty-four hours in the Scottish highlands, exploring themes of isolation, identity, and the consequences of our actions. It was longlisted for the Orwell Prize for Political Fiction and received critical acclaim for its sharp writing, intense plot, and powerful characters.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 208 pages
Publication date: 24 June 2021
Publisher: Pan Macmillan

The Sunday Times Top Ten Bestseller, "Summerwater" has been longlisted for the Orwell Prize for Political Fiction. Written by the acclaimed author of "Ghost Wall," Sarah Moss, "Summerwater" is a devastating story told over twenty-four hours in the Scottish highlands.

The novel opens on the summer solstice, but in a faded Scottish cabin park, the rain is unrelenting. Twelve people on holiday with their families look on as the skies remain resolutely grey. A woman goes running up the Ben as if fleeing; a teenage boy chances the dark waters of the loch in his kayak; a retired couple head out despite the downpour, driving too fast on the familiar bends.

However, there are newcomers too, and one particular family, a mother and daughter with the wrong clothes and the wrong manners, start to draw the attention of the others. Who are they? Where are they from? Should they be here at all? As darkness finally falls, something is unravelling.

"Summerwater" is a masterpiece that delves into the complexities of human relationships, the nature of power, and the consequences of our actions. Moss's writing is sharp, searching, and utterly of the moment. Hilary Mantel praised the novel as "so accomplished," while the Guardian described it as "so accomplished."

The novel is beautifully written, intense, and powerful, with a vivid portrayal of the Scottish highlands and its inhabitants. It is a must-read for fans of literary fiction and those who enjoy exploring the darker corners of the human psyche.

Weight: 154g
Dimension: 130 x 199 x 17 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781529035476