{"product_id":"hermit-9781035409815","title":"Hermit","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e''A deeper look into the loneliness of modern masculinity. Superb.'' DOUGLAS STUART, author of \u003ci\u003eSHUGGIE BAIN\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e''An utter triumph . . . Far and away the best debut novel I''ve read in a very long time'' JOHN NIVEN, author of \u003ci\u003eO BROTHER\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e''A grimly addictive, empathetic novel. Hermit is a visceral examination of the misogynistic rot permeating the minds of young men and putting women at risk. A dreadful - but masterful - read'' ALICE SLATER, author of \u003ci\u003eDEATH OF A BOOKSELLER\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e''A\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e story of shame, transgression and the distances we will travel in order to feel less alone. I was so moved'' ANNIE MACMANUS, author of \u003ci\u003eMOTHER MOTHER\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e''As compelling as doom scrolling'' \u003ci\u003eTHE HERALD MAGAZINE\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e''Arguably the most eagerly-awaited novel of the year. McQueer writes with humour and an insight into human nature which is striking.'' \u003ci\u003eSNACK MAGAZINE\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e''HERMIT\u003c\/i\u003e is brave, bold and ambitious'' \u003ci\u003eSUNDAY POST\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSince dropping out of school three years ago with no qualifications, no pals, and no ambition, Jamie Skelton spends most of his days asleep and most of his nights wanking, playing video games with his online friend, Lee, and occasionally making the journey downstairs to the kitchen for a microwave burger. He hasn''t left the house in months, and now he''s not sure he can.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Fiona, Jamie''s maw, is trying her best, but since finding the courage to kick out her abusive husband her confidence has never recovered. She goes to work every day, but otherwise she''s not that different from her son - withdrawn from life, without friends. She knows their lives can''t carry on like this, but she''s at a loss to know how to change things.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e When Fiona tries to get Jamie to apply for a job, he sees her as the cause for all of his problems. Then Lee tells Jamie he''s realised there''s a name for what they are - \u003ci\u003eincels \u003c\/i\u003e- and that there''s a guy he''s met through the forums they can go stay with in London, to get away from their nagging mams.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e But in running away from his problems at home, Jamie may actually be running towards something much worse.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePraise for Chris McQueer:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e''Charlie Brooker on Buckfast'' Martin Compston, \u003ci\u003eLine of Duty\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e''[McQueer''s] talent zings off the page'' \u003ci\u003eGuardian\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e''Impressive'' Eric Idle, \u003ci\u003eMonty Python\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Headline Publishing Group","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50577763696983,"sku":"9781035409815","price":15.19,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9781035409815.jpg?v=1746096541","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/hermit-9781035409815","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}