Description
Book Synopsis'A story of self-discovery, of difficult family relationships and redemptive friendships . . . An enjoyable, engrossing read' (Independent) by the Booker-shortlisted author of Astonishing Splashes of Colour
Trade ReviewIt's the warmth and roundedness of her characters that give Morrall's novels their appeal . . . THE LANGUAGE OF OTHERS offers a suspenseful tale with a taut, spare style and real emotional impact. In this and in its brave challenge to our assumptions about what it means to be normal it's a more than worthy shelfmate to
Astonishing Splashes of Colour. *
Guardian *
A story of self-discovery, of difficult family relationships and redemptive friendships that slips between past and present and unfolds not so much a coming-of-age as a coming-to-understanding . . . An enjoyable, engrossing read *
Independent *
A writer with a phenomenal imagination and power with words *
Scotsman *
Pacy with an intriguing plot, Morrall has produced a joyful novel . . . Morrall combines thoughtful, satisfying writing with an accessible style. Expect plaudits all round. *
Birmingham Post *
Enthralling *
Irish Times *
She [Morrall] also has a talent for making characters who might ordinarily alienate readers seem appealing, funny and moving. The result is a surprisingly joyful novel *
Daily Mail *
Not only very readable, but very moving; a funny, and occasionally sad, account of what it feels like to be outside the norm *
The Times *
Subtle and absorbing . . . Morrall has a talent for making pitiable characters triumphantly sympathetic *
Guardian *
Morrall's rewarding third novel combines strong characters and vital evocations of place with a greater psychological intensity *
Financial Times *
It's the warmth and roundedness of her characters that give Morrall's novels their appeal . . . THE LANGUAGE OF OTHERS offers a suspenseful tale with a taut, spare style and real emotional impact. In this and in its brave challenge to our assumptions about what it means to be normal it's a more than worthy shelfmate to
Astonishing Splashes of Colour. *
Guardian *
'Enthralling' *
Irish Times *
