Longlisted for the prestigious 2010 Orange Prize.
This is a fascinating and moving novel about a young man who sees the world from a slightly troubled point of view. From the beginning the signs are there that not all is quite as it should be in the mind of Patrick Oxtoby and, despite best efforts to improve his life, his inner turmoils bring about a turn of events that will change his life completely. A totally engrossing book, sad, bittersweet and brilliant.
| Primary Genre | Modern and Contemporary Fiction |
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When his fiancé breaks off their engagement, Patrick Oxtoby leaves home and moves into a boarding house in a remote seaside town. But in spite of his hopes and determination to build a better life, nothing goes to plan and Patrick is soon driven to take a desperate and chilling course of action. This is How is a mesmerising and meticulously drawn portrait of a man whose unease in the world leads to his tragic undoing. With breathtaking wisdom and an astute insight into the human mind, award-winning M.J. Hyland’s new book is a masterpiece that inspires horror and sympathy in equal measure.
This is How features in the following genres: Modern and Contemporary Fiction, General Fiction, Fiction
This is How is available in Ebook, Paperback
This is How was written by M J Hyland and published by Canongate Books Ltd
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