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In his fourth novel, Nick Hornby explores the lives of four lost souls who connect on New Year's Eve at Topper's House in London, a place known as a last stop for those contemplating suicide. The characters include Martin, a former TV talk show host; JJ, a musician; Jess, a teenage girl; and Maureen, a mother. Three are British, and one is American. Through their distinct first-person narratives, Hornby delves into their struggles with choice, circumstance, and mortality, revealing a story rich with connections, regrets, and the possibility of second chances. The novel presents a poignant yet humorous examination of suicide, highlighting the characters' diverse perspectives. Maureen grapples with the moral implications of suicide, questioning why it's deemed the ultimate sin despite promises of a better afterlife. Martin reflects on the often misunderstood narratives surrounding suicide, suggesting that many cases stem from profound life crises rather than disturbed minds. Jess describes her disillusionment with a party that leaves her feeling more isolated, while JJ critiques the significance people place on New Year's Eve, lamenting the low-energy crowd around him. Together, they create a narrative that is intense, provocative, and surprisingly full of life, inviting readers to consider their own jumping-off points.
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A Long Way Down, Nick Hornby
- Lingua
- Pubblicato
- 2005
- Rilegatura
- (Copertina rigida)
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- Titolo
- A Long Way Down
- Lingua
- Inglese
- Autori
- Nick Hornby
- Editore
- Riverhead Books
- Pubblicato
- 2005
- Formato
- Copertina rigida
- Pagine
- 333
- ISBN10
- 1573223026
- ISBN13
- 9781573223027
- Serie
- Tag
- Narrativa, Umorismo, Narrativa contemporanea, Amicizia, Letteratura britannica, Morte, Inghilterra, Vita, Gran Bretagna, Adattato in un film, Londra, Gioventù, Destino, Solitudine, Suicidio, Ricerca del senso della vita, Ironia
- Prima pubblicazione
- 2002
- Titolo originale
- A Long Way Down
- Valutazione
- 3,45 su 5
- Descrizione
- In his fourth novel, Nick Hornby explores the lives of four lost souls who connect on New Year's Eve at Topper's House in London, a place known as a last stop for those contemplating suicide. The characters include Martin, a former TV talk show host; JJ, a musician; Jess, a teenage girl; and Maureen, a mother. Three are British, and one is American. Through their distinct first-person narratives, Hornby delves into their struggles with choice, circumstance, and mortality, revealing a story rich with connections, regrets, and the possibility of second chances. The novel presents a poignant yet humorous examination of suicide, highlighting the characters' diverse perspectives. Maureen grapples with the moral implications of suicide, questioning why it's deemed the ultimate sin despite promises of a better afterlife. Martin reflects on the often misunderstood narratives surrounding suicide, suggesting that many cases stem from profound life crises rather than disturbed minds. Jess describes her disillusionment with a party that leaves her feeling more isolated, while JJ critiques the significance people place on New Year's Eve, lamenting the low-energy crowd around him. Together, they create a narrative that is intense, provocative, and surprisingly full of life, inviting readers to consider their own jumping-off points.