A Long Way Down

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Dark humor meets poignant introspection on life's edge.

Nick Hornby’s "A Long Way Down" could be a match for you if you appreciate stories that blend wit with weightier themes. It's not just a novel—it's a raw, sometimes uncomfortably humorous look at life, choices, and the not-so-simple act of living. The balance of Hornby's humor with moments of sincere reflection could make you ponder your perspectives just as much as it entertains you.

  • Los Angeles Times Book Prize Nominee for Fiction (2005)
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A Long Way Down

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ISBN: 9780141025773
Estimated First-hand Retail Price: ₱480.60
Authors: Nick Hornby
Publisher: Penguin Books
Date of Publication: 2006-04-01
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: Literary Fiction, Romance, Contemporary
Related Topics: Literature, Feminism, Humor
Goodreads rating: 3.44
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Description

A wise, affecting novel from the beloved, award-winning author of Funny Girl, High Fidelity, and About A Boy. New York Times-bestselling author Nick Hornby mines the hearts and psyches of four lost souls who connect just when they've reached the end of the line. Meet Martin, JJ, Jess, and Maureen. Four people who come together on New Year's Eve: a former TV talk show host, a musician, a teenage girl, and a mother. Three are British, one is American. They encounter one another on the roof of Topper's House, a London destination famous as the last stop for those ready to end their lives. In four distinct and riveting first-person voices, Nick Hornby tells a story of four individuals confronting the limits of choice, circumstance, and their own mortality. This is a tale of connections made and missed, punishing regrets, and the grace of second chances. Intense, hilarious, provocative, and moving, A Long Way Down is a novel about suicide that is, surprisingly, full of life.
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Dark humor meets poignant introspection on life's edge.

Nick Hornby’s "A Long Way Down" could be a match for you if you appreciate stories that blend wit with weightier themes. It's not just a novel—it's a raw, sometimes uncomfortably humorous look at life, choices, and the not-so-simple act of living. The balance of Hornby's humor with moments of sincere reflection could make you ponder your perspectives just as much as it entertains you.

  • Los Angeles Times Book Prize Nominee for Fiction (2005)
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.