Shortlisted for the CWA Gold Dagger 2009.
CWA Judges’ comments: ‘A multifaceted and thought-provoking exploration of the aftermath of a savage family killing.’
Winner of the Richard & Judy Best Read 2009.
Reviewed on Richard & Judy's Book Club 2009 on Wednesday 11 February.
When this literary author turned crime writer something very special happened to her work. The Guardian believes it has made her a better writer, I feel that her lovely style adds an extra dimension to a fascinating tale. Characters intercept and react, there are many coincidences, twists and turns and it all comes racing together at the end, a bit like a runaway train except, of course, Jackson and Louise’s stories which remain open for the next book.
Comparison: Ian McEwan, Morag Joss, Hilary Mantel.
In rural Devon, six-year-old Joanna Mason witnesses an appalling crime.
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In rural Devon, six-year-old Joanna Mason witnesses an appalling crime. Thirty years later the man convicted of the crime is released from prison.
When Will There Be Good News? features in the following genres: Crime and Mystery, Thriller and Suspense, eBooks of the Month, Fiction, Recommendations
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When Will There Be Good News? was written by Kate Atkinson and published by Transworld Publishers Ltd
When Will There Be Good News? has 479 pages
Yes it is part of Jackson Brodie series
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