{"product_id":"an-honest-man-9780349142579","title":"An Honest Man","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe new novel from the award-winning writer, Ben Fergusson, author of \u003ci\u003eThe Spring of Kasper Meier \u003c\/i\u003eand \u003ci\u003eThe Other Hoffmann Sister\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eA compelling story of love and betrayal\u003c\/b\u003e in the divided Berlin of the 1980s * Sunday Times Best Books of 2019 *\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eA beautifully written, evocative literary thriller\u003c\/b\u003e set in Berlin shortly before the fall of the Wall * Financial Times Best Books of 2019 *\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eIn\u003ci\u003e An Honest Man\u003c\/i\u003e, Ben Fergusson richly evokes West Berlin in 1989 through his narrator's nineteen-year-old self\u003c\/b\u003e. Absorption in his own friendships and sexual self-discovery obscures from him his larger community's confusion of hopes and fears, though he is appealingly sensitive to Berlin's natural, geological realities * Times Literary Supplement, Books of the Year 2019 *\u003cbr\u003eLove and loyalty in Cold War-era Berlin: \u003cb\u003ean outstanding novel\u003c\/b\u003e * Sunday Times Must Read *\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe divided Berlin of the Cold War era is brilliantly resurrected on the cusp of momentous change in Ben Fergusson's \u003ci\u003eAn Honest Man\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003e...\u003c\/i\u003ethe novel movingly recounts Ralf's painful discoveries about love and loyalty * Sunday Times *\u003cbr\u003eDuring the hot summer of 1989, a group of friends mooch about, fall in love, swim and party. All perfectly normal - except this is West Berlin which is still divided by the Wall and awash with spies and paranoia . . . The author won awards for his debut, \u003ci\u003eThe Spring of Kasper Meier\u003c\/i\u003e. \u003cb\u003eThis is equally atmospheric and thought-provoking\u003c\/b\u003e * Daily Mail *\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eA genre-melding mix of coming of age and spy thriller\u003c\/b\u003e...Fergusson's prose combines a reporter's eye for detail with poetic scene-setting...But the Cold War and greater forces are in play. The party will soon be over and a profound betrayal is about to turn Ralf's world upside down. \u003cb\u003eA fine summer read\u003c\/b\u003e * Financial Times *\u003cbr\u003eSubtle and intense...a morally complex tale...This is \u003cb\u003ea beautifully written and engaging novel\u003c\/b\u003e that comes from the heart * NB magazine *\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe stunning, powerful and addictive new novel\u003c\/b\u003e by the prize-winning author of \u003ci\u003eThe Spring of Kasper Meier\u003c\/i\u003e... * Attitude magazine *\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eA powerful and moving love story by a writer at the top of his game\u003c\/b\u003e * John Boyne *\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eI quickly found myself hooked.\u003c\/b\u003e The character of Ralf and his relationships with both his family and friends (particularly Oz) are beautifully drawn. Ralf's journey from innocence to adulthood is fascinating, surprising and poignant as the plot twists and turns and the reader, along with Ralf, has no idea who to trust. \u003cb\u003eIt is a compelling story that held me captive until the last page. And thank God it had a proper ending that left me smiling!\u003c\/b\u003e' * Ruth Hogan *\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eProfoundly moving\u003c\/b\u003e - a deftly crafted story of love and loss, I believed every word of it * Jake Arnott *\u003cbr\u003eFiercely beautiful, this tender, yet powerfully told story of love and discovery cradles the reader in the most pleasurable way. \u003cb\u003eA lush, unforgettable read\u003c\/b\u003e * Kate Mayfield, author of The Parentations *\u003cbr\u003eI was completely enthralled by the story of Ralf and the complex friendships and family ties that surround him in the last days of the Berlin Wall. \u003cb\u003eBoth a literary thriller and a moving love story\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003ci\u003eAn Honest Man\u003c\/i\u003e magically captures that strange hinterland between childhood and what lies ahead - and it will keep you guessing until the very last page * Sarah Day, author of Mussolini's Island *\u003cbr\u003eBen Fergusson paints a vivid picture of a divided city . . . \u003ci\u003eAn Honest Man \u003c\/i\u003estays taut and claustrophobic . . . \u003cb\u003eAs well as a poignant love story, it's also a gripping, original thriller; \u003c\/b\u003ea final twist I definitely didn't see coming sets a powerful climax in motion . . . But this is a novel as much about the end of innocence, the limits of ideology and the pain of realising the people we love are far from perfect - in this case very far indeed -- Jeff Robson * The i *\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBen Fergusson's compelling story is as sensitive as it is moving.\u003c\/b\u003e It vividly evokes Berlin in 1989 and perfectly captures the atmosphere and mood of what was then a tragic city. And his characters are all too believable, their flaws and attributes neatly defining the human condition * Daily Express *\u003cbr\u003eA love story at its heart, this \u003cb\u003eunsettling and wonderfully atmospheric\u003c\/b\u003e historical novel, set in West Berlin in 1989 (the year the wall was torn down), sizzle with suspense and intrigue . . . This is\u003cb\u003e a beguiling read, crackling with tension, unease and anticipation, all of which builds slowly like a gathering summer storm\u003c\/b\u003e * The Lady *","brand":"Little, Brown Book Group","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48733658087767,"sku":"9780349142579","price":9.49,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9780349142579.jpg?v=1720001069","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/an-honest-man-9780349142579","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}