{"product_id":"elmet-9781473676497","title":"Elmet","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSHORTLISTED FOR THE MAN BOOKER PRIZE 2017 AND THE PFD\/SUNDAY TIMES YOUNG WRITER OF THE YEAR AWARD\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWINNER OF A SOMERSET MAUGHAM AWARD AND THE POLARI PRIZE \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e''A quiet explosion of a book, exquisite and unforgettable'' \u003ci\u003eThe Economist\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e''A cleverly constructed rural Gothic fable . . . \u003ci\u003eElmet \u003c\/i\u003eis a marvellous achievement'' \u003ci\u003eTLS\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e''Pastoral idyll, political exposé, cosy family saga and horror tale, it reads like a traditional children''s story that turns into a gangster film: \u003ci\u003eHansel and Gretel \u003c\/i\u003emeets \u003ci\u003eThe Godfather'' Sunday Times\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDaniel is heading north. He is looking for someone. The simplicity of his early life with Daddy and Cathy has turned menacing and fearful. They lived apart in the house that Daddy built for them in the woods with his bare hands. They foraged and hunted. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCathy was more like their father: fierce and full of simmering anger. Daniel was more like their mother: gen\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eA quiet explosion of a book, exquisite and unforgettable\u003c\/b\u003e * The Economist *\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eA quiet explosion of a book, exquisite and unforgettable\u003c\/b\u003e * The Economist *\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eE\u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003elmet\u003c\/i\u003e is in so many ways a wonder to behold. It is also this year's David among the predictable Goliaths on the Booker list. How thrilling if David were to win against them\u003c\/b\u003e * Evening Standard *\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eE\u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003elmet\u003c\/i\u003e is in so many ways a wonder to behold. It is also this year's David among the predictable Goliaths on the Booker list. How thrilling if David were to win against them\u003c\/b\u003e * Evening Standard *\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eExceptional in every way\u003c\/b\u003e * Mail on Sunday *\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eExceptional in every way\u003c\/b\u003e * Mail on Sunday *\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eA work of troubling beauty . . . Brutal, bleak, ethereal\u003c\/b\u003e * New Statesman *\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eA work of troubling beauty . . . Brutal, bleak, ethereal\u003c\/b\u003e * New Statesman *\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eMozley is a gifted writer . . . Pastoral idyll, political exposé, cosy family saga and horror tale, it reads like a traditional children's story that turns into a gangster film: \u003ci\u003eHansel and Gretel\u003c\/i\u003e meets \u003ci\u003eThe Godfather\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e * Sunday Times *\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eMozley is a gifted writer . . . Pastoral idyll, political exposé, cosy family saga and horror tale, it reads like a traditional children's story that turns into a gangster film: \u003ci\u003eHansel and Gretel\u003c\/i\u003e meets \u003ci\u003eThe Godfather\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e * Sunday Times *\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAn impressive slice of contemporary noir steeped in Yorkshire legend . . . \u003ci\u003eElmet\u003c\/i\u003e possesses a rich and unfussy lyricism\u003c\/b\u003e * Guardian *\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAn impressive slice of contemporary noir steeped in Yorkshire legend . . . \u003ci\u003eElmet\u003c\/i\u003e possesses a rich and unfussy lyricism\u003c\/b\u003e * Guardian *\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eA rare find of a book and a truly startling debut . . . a fascinating and unique tale shot through with gothic elements of Yorkshire folklore and fable. A poignant and powerful story, relevant now more than ever in a time when many in the countryside feel disenfranchised and unheard, \u003ci\u003eElmet \u003c\/i\u003epacks a punch\u003c\/b\u003e * Stylist, Book Wars *\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eA rare find of a book and a truly startling debut . . . a fascinating and unique tale shot through with gothic elements of Yorkshire folklore and fable. A poignant and powerful story, relevant now more than ever in a time when many in the countryside feel disenfranchised and unheard, \u003ci\u003eElmet \u003c\/i\u003epacks a punch\u003c\/b\u003e * Stylist, Book Wars *\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eRhythmic and lilting . . . a rich and earthy tale \u003c\/b\u003e * Financial Times *\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eRhythmic and lilting . . . a rich and earthy tale \u003c\/b\u003e * Financial Times *\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAt its best, it reminds you of Cormac McCarthy's \u003ci\u003eThe Road\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e * Metro *\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAt its best, it reminds you of Cormac McCarthy's \u003ci\u003eThe Road\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e * Metro *\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eA cleverly constructed rural Gothic fable written in palatably simple prose . . . \u003ci\u003eElmet \u003c\/i\u003eis a marvellous achievement\u003c\/b\u003e * TLS *\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eA cleverly constructed rural Gothic fable written in palatably simple prose . . . \u003ci\u003eElmet \u003c\/i\u003eis a marvellous achievement\u003c\/b\u003e * TLS *\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eA novel that straddles the centuries, simultaneously modern and backward-looking, Hardeyesque yet fully engaged with contemporary politics\u003c\/b\u003e * Literary Review *\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eA novel that straddles the centuries, simultaneously modern and backward-looking, Hardeyesque yet fully engaged with contemporary politics\u003c\/b\u003e * Literary Review *\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWith subtle colloquial dialogue and vibrant descriptive passages, this is an evocative read, which deserves attention\u003c\/b\u003e * Sunday Independent *\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWith subtle colloquial dialogue and vibrant descriptive passages, this is an evocative read, which deserves attention\u003c\/b\u003e * Sunday Independent *\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSpellbinding . . . What is so memorable is the sense of utter desolation of this family. They are as outside our world as Lear and Edgar on the heath\u003c\/b\u003e * The Spectator, Books of the Year *\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSpellbinding . . . What is so memorable is the sense of utter desolation of this family. They are as outside our world as Lear and Edgar on the heath\u003c\/b\u003e * The Spectator, Books of the Year *\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAn amazingly brilliant debut novel . . . and a work of extraordinary Yorkshire grit . . . exquisite\u003c\/b\u003e * Guardian, Books of the Year *\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAn amazingly brilliant debut novel . . . and a work of extraordinary Yorkshire grit . . . exquisite\u003c\/b\u003e * Guardian, Books of the Year *\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLyrical and mythic . . . a beguiling patchwork of influences held together by Mozley's distinct voice\u003c\/b\u003e * New York Times *\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLyrical and mythic . . . a beguiling patchwork of influences held together by Mozley's distinct voice\u003c\/b\u003e * New York Times *\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eA magical debut novel . . . this dazzling debut feels steeped in a more primitive, violent past . . . in seductively poetic prose, the book shines a light on the toll of power wielded cruelly, as well as on a countering force: the extraordinary sustenance family devotion can provide\u003c\/b\u003e * People Magazine, Book of the Week *\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eA magical debut novel . . . this dazzling debut feels steeped in a more primitive, violent past . . . in seductively poetic prose, the book shines a light on the toll of power wielded cruelly, as well as on a countering force: the extraordinary sustenance family devotion can provide\u003c\/b\u003e * People Magazine, Book of the Week *\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFiona Mozley's remarkable debut looks at life on the margins of society . . . A darkly evocative tale that lingers in one's mind\u003c\/b\u003e * Financial Times, Books of the Year *\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFiona Mozley's remarkable debut looks at life on the margins of society . . . A darkly evocative tale that lingers in one's mind\u003c\/b\u003e * Financial Times, Books of the Year *\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eA cracking read. Darkly lyrical and full of violence, Mozley's Yorkshire owes something to Ted Hughes, something to older, deeper folk tales and fables. She's a name to watch\u003c\/b\u003e * Observer, Books of the Year *\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eA cracking read. Darkly lyrical and full of violence, Mozley's Yorkshire owes something to Ted Hughes, something to older, deeper folk tales and fables. She's a name to watch\u003c\/b\u003e * Observer, Books of the Year *\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe breakout debut was the surprise dark horse on the Man Booker shortlist this year. A restless, fiercely felt novel about the deep bonds within an outlaw family in rural Yorkshire, it combines a demanding lyrical intensity with passages of astonishing violence and marks out Mozley, not yet 30, as a writer of great promise\u003c\/b\u003e * Metro, Books of the Year *\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe breakout debut was the surprise dark horse on the Man Booker shortlist this year. A restless, fiercely felt novel about the deep bonds within an outlaw family in rural Yorkshire, it combines a demanding lyrical intensity with passages of astonishing violence and marks out Mozley, not yet 30, as a writer of great promise\u003c\/b\u003e * Metro, Books of the Year *\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFiona Mozley might have been the surprise debut author on last year's Man Booker prize shortlist , but her story of a bare-knuckle fighter who retreats to a Yorkshire copse with his children is deserving of the attention it received. Elmet taps into an almost mythological world where \"Daddy\" shapes his children to be \"more like an army than a family\". Its politics are fascinating too - there's much to chew on here about how we define the disenfranchised\u003c\/b\u003e * Observer *\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFiona Mozley might have been the surprise debut author on last year's Man Booker prize shortlist , but her story of a bare-knuckle fighter who retreats to a Yorkshire copse with his children is deserving of the attention it received. Elmet taps into an almost mythological world where \"Daddy\" shapes his children to be \"more like an army than a family\". Its politics are fascinating too - there's much to chew on here about how we define the disenfranchised\u003c\/b\u003e * Observer *\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eA modern West Riding Western with the most memorable climax since Golgotha. Haunting, page-turning with characters that burst on to the page\u003c\/b\u003e * FT, Summer Reads *\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eA modern West Riding Western with the most memorable climax since Golgotha. Haunting, page-turning with characters that burst on to the page\u003c\/b\u003e * FT, Summer Reads *\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"John Murray Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48739539812695,"sku":"9781473676497","price":12.76,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/elmet-9781473676497","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}