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*SENSATIONAL WINNER OF THE BOOKER INTERNATIONAL PRIZE 2020*

''One of the best debut novels I have ever read. Shockingly good ... A classic.'' Max Porter
''Haunting . . . reminded me a lot of Iain Banks. It''s incredible that it''s a debut.'' Douglas Stuart

''Exceptional'' (Financial Times)
''Exhilarating'' (Independent)
''Luminous'' (Observer)
''Beautifully wild'' (Guardian)
''An earthy and irreverent new voice, thrillingly uninhibited'' (New York Times)

I asked God if he please couldn't take my brother Matthies instead of my rabbit. Amen.'

Ten-year-old Jas has a unique way of experiencing her universe: the feeling of udder ointment on her skin as protection against harsh winters; the texture of green warts, like capers, on migrating toads; the sound of ''blush words'' that aren''t in the Bible. But when a tragic accident

The Discomfort of Evening WINNER OF THE BOOKER

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      Publisher Faber & Faber
      Published 24 September 2020
      ISBN-13 9780571349371
      978-0571349371
      ISBN-10 0571349374
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      Description

      Book Synopsis

      *SENSATIONAL WINNER OF THE BOOKER INTERNATIONAL PRIZE 2020*

      ''One of the best debut novels I have ever read. Shockingly good ... A classic.'' Max Porter
      ''Haunting . . . reminded me a lot of Iain Banks. It''s incredible that it''s a debut.'' Douglas Stuart

      ''Exceptional'' (Financial Times)
      ''Exhilarating'' (Independent)
      ''Luminous'' (Observer)
      ''Beautifully wild'' (Guardian)
      ''An earthy and irreverent new voice, thrillingly uninhibited'' (New York Times)

      I asked God if he please couldn't take my brother Matthies instead of my rabbit. Amen.'

      Ten-year-old Jas has a unique way of experiencing her universe: the feeling of udder ointment on her skin as protection against harsh winters; the texture of green warts, like capers, on migrating toads; the sound of ''blush words'' that aren''t in the Bible. But when a tragic accident

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