This Other Eden: The new novel from the winner of the Pulitzer Prize

In This Other Eden, Paul Harding explores the hopes and dreams and resilience of those seen as not fitting into a world that is brutally intolerant of difference. Set at the beginning of the twentieth century, the novel tells the story of Apple Island, an enclave off the coast of the United States where waves of castaways have landed and built a home.

Format: Hardback
Length: 224 pages
Publication date: 09 February 2023
Publisher: Cornerstone

"This Other Eden" has been shortlisted for the 2023 Booker Prize, receiving widespread acclaim for its powerful and thought-provoking narrative. The novel, written by Paul Harding, delves into the lives of a group of castaways who have found a home on Apple Island, off the coast of the United States, at the beginning of the twentieth century. Set against the backdrop of historical events and inspired by real-life stories of castaways, "This Other Eden" tells the story of Benjamin Honey, an enslaved person who was born into the Bantu, Igbo, and American communities. With the help of his Irish wife, Patience, Benjamin establishes a life on the island, eventually becoming an aspiring orchardist. Over the course of more than a century, the Honey family and their diverse group of neighbors grow and thrive on the island. However, their peaceful existence is disrupted when civilization arrives, driven by the desire to cleanse the island and establish a missionary school. The novel explores the resilience and hopes of the castaways as they face the intrusion of society and the institutions that seek to control and marginalize them. With its rich lyricism and powerful storytelling, "This Other Eden" draws comparisons to renowned authors such as William Faulkner, Robinson Crusoe, and Elizabeth Strout. The book has been praised for its ability to shed light on the experiences of marginalized communities and to challenge the readers' perceptions of difference and tolerance. "This Other Eden" is a testament to the power of literature to explore the human condition and to inspire empathy and understanding. Its nomination for the Booker Prize is a recognition of the author's talent and the significance of his work in contemporary literature.

Weight: 338g
Dimension: 224 x 145 x 23 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781529152548