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Sep 05, 2017 | ISBN 9781782272168 Buy
Sep 05, 2017 | ISBN 9781782272892 Buy
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Sep 05, 2017 | ISBN 9781782272168
Sep 05, 2017 | ISBN 9781782272892
A joyful novel full of humanity from the author of Soft in the Head – a July 2016 Indie Next pick.Saved from drowning in Paris’s River Seine, a sixty-something misanthrope finds himself stuck in a hospital bed for six weeks while he recovers. As he looks back on his life, the good and the bad, he makes some unexpected new acquaintances, and just when he thought life had no more suprises in store for him, he finds out he was wrong….
“Humor on every page. A quirky book, it deals with deep psychological and philosophical truths in a lighthearted way. . . . Roger has a definite skill for making unlikable characters endearing. With Frank Wynne’s fun translation, there’s no doubt of Roger’s comedic flair and the memorable voice of Jean-Pierre.” — Foreword Reviews“The perfect pick-me-up… Not just funny, it has that indefinable something that makes it perfect for ‘anytime’ reading.” — Connexion“A magical, tender and darkly humorous novel. Its pocket size makes it an ideal, heart-warming holiday read.” — The Lady“I was hooked from the get go.” — Nudge-Book“Witty, well observed and brilliantly written.” — Mature TimesPraise for Soft in the Head:“A tale of quiet hope and discovery… candid and refreshing.” - Financial Times“Unapologetically heartwarming… celebrates humanity, love, empathy, the sense of community and generosity of spirit.” - Herald Magazine “If you want summer reading escapism, you can’t go wrong with this tender tale of an unlikely, love-filled friendship.” - Big Issue “Highly readable… Highly recommended.” - Nudge “Uplifting, bright and hopeful from the first page, this is a wonderful little book… Frank Wynne’s translation is superb.” - The Connexion “One of the sweetest books that I have read this year… a true elegy to friendship… managing to be life-affirming without being saccharine… a book truly to treasure.” - Girl with Her Head in a Book
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