- Paperback: 320 pages
- Publisher: Headline Review; First Edition edition (7 May 2002)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0747268762
- ISBN-13: 978-0747268765
- Product Dimensions: 23.2 x 15.2 x 2.6 cm
- Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 1,377,771 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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Guardian
‘Walker offers an active imagination, wild morbidity, a sense of Ballardian mythology and wonder... prose of pared distinction’
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'One of the year's outstanding debuts'
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10 of 10 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I do a lot of flying, and I'm often wondering "is the pilot's mind really on the job in hand", and "is there anyone hiding in the undercarriage". This book tells the complex and amusing story of a group of apparently unconnected individuals who are in fact all linked by a tragic event long ago. The best part of the book is the way in which the characters all interweave in and out of each others lives, before the plot resolves itself in a gripping and dramatic climax.
I would recommend this book to anyone who enjoys a cleverly put together and original story, with brilliant flashes of humour. Frequent and nervous fliers included.
7 of 9 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Gripping and intriguing, I couldn't get this novel out of my head while I was reading it, or for days afterwards. The plot and the format are so original and clever, my brain was engaged until the end, and longer while I pieced it all together. The reader is kept on their toes by seemingly throw-away sentences which turn out to be highly significant to the story, so you have to concentrate. But Walker credits his audience with the intelligence to cope with this.
The story involves a fascinating collection of dysfunctional characters, who, through various twists of fate and many of life's little ironies, find that a healthy conscience can catch up with you in a big way, whether over 24 years or 24 hours.
I recommend this as a great read, unless you're in the film industry, then don't even bother, just buy the rights!
Format:Paperback
This huge web of story strands keeps you on your toes, which I liked a lot. the humour's good, as are most of the characters. After a while, I wondered where it was all going. I sort of knew I wasn't going to get a payoff at the end and I didn't. It's still worth it though.
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Bought this book after all the reviews and was really looking forward to reading it - felt let down. Read more
Published on 22 Sep 2009 by Mr. K. J. Rebeiro
great pace, clever structure, involving characters
the structure of this book at first appears like a gimmick, however it very quickly becomes an essential element in creating the feel and pace of the story. Read more
Published on 6 Feb 2008 by A. Green
Great book
I just finished my advance reader copy and thoroughly enjoyed the book from start to finish. I think more time could've been spent exploring the relationship between Edward, Beth,... Read more
Published on 18 Jun 2003 by Darrin Matteson
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I just finished reading it 10 minutes ago. My goodnes! That was a ride! Do yourselves a favour and read this book now. Read more
Published on 6 April 2003 by Jimmy
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