- Hardcover: 576 pages
- Publisher: Viking; 1st Edition edition (29 Oct 1987)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0670801321
- ISBN-13: 978-0670801329
- Product Dimensions: 23.6 x 15.8 x 4.4 cm
- Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars See all reviews (44 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 403,653 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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Unites Arthur, a little boy abandoned many years ago in a grim hospital in northern England, with Esther, a radiantly intelligent young girl who is suffering from cerebral palsy, and with Daniel, an American computer-games genius. This book has been made into a BBC film.
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33 of 34 people found the following review helpful
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I first read "Skallagrigg" in 1988 and believe that it is the finest novel by an author I consider to be the greatest english writer of the latter part of the twentieth century.It is the ultimate "quest" novel: not only does it tell the immensely moving story of Esther's inspired search for the abandoned Arthur, but at a deeper psychological and spiritual level it also challenges us to search for the meaning and identity of the Skallgrigg for ourselves. Although it moved me to tears, its celebration of the redemptive power of love was matched by an unflinching recognition of the appalling way we have until very recently in this country (and sadly still elsewhere) treated those who suffer from disabilities like Esther's and Arthur's.A treatment so vividly expressed in the evil and everlooming presence of the character, Dilke. I have given almost 50 copies of this wonderful book to friends and only two have failed to contact me to convey their joy at reading it.The film which was made of it could not sadly begin to penetrate the depths to which Horwood's imagination compels us.
23 of 24 people found the following review helpful
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I first read Skallagrigg when my son who has Down's syndrome was 6 months old. It opened a door for me and gave me insight into my new and scarey world of the disabled. Estha's friend Tom is a very special person to me.
All that I have learnt from this book will stay with me for the rest of my life......... and I will never again only speak to the person pushing the wheelchair but most importantly to the person in it !!
All that I have learnt from this book will stay with me for the rest of my life......... and I will never again only speak to the person pushing the wheelchair but most importantly to the person in it !!
My son is now 15 (and very like Tom I have to say !!!), I have read Skallagrigg three times more since then and every time it's as good as the last. Today I have had to buy a new copy of this very special book as the inevitable has happened.....on lending it, it was not returned!
WARNING: Never lend this book as whoever reads it will not want to return it!!!!
It is a book that you will want to keep for ever.
8 of 8 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
This I believe is the finest novel by an author I consider to be the greatest english writer of the latter part of the twentieth century.It is the ultimate "quest" novel: not only does it tell the immensely moving story of Esther's inspired search for the abandoned Arthur, but at a deeper psychological and spiritual level it also challenges us to search for the meaning and identity of the Skallgrigg for ourselves. Although it moved me to tears, its celebration of the redemptive power of love was matched by an unflinching recognition of the appalling way we have until very recently in this country (and sadly still elsewhere) treated those who suffer from disabilities like Esther's and Arthur's.A treatment so vividly expressed in the evil and everlooming presence of the character, Dilke. I have given almost 50 copies of this wonderful book to friends and only two have failed to contact me to convey their joy at reading it.The film which was made of it could not sadly begin to penetrate the depths to which Horwood's imagination compels us.
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