How to Leave the House by Nathan Newman
A wildly original, formally inventive and wickedly funny debut novel about identity, sex, empathy and connection
Bursts upon the palate like drain fluid.. a wild and funny ride through modern life * Financial Times *
Raucous, smart and funny ... intelligent prose, insightful commentary and compelling characters * Kirkus *
Witty, sharply observed and truly original * Nicola Dinan, author of Bellies *
Most books that claim to be funny aren't actually all that funny. How to Leave the House is a rare exception - genuinely hilarious, utterly obnoxious, impressively daring * Keiran Goddard, author of Hourglass *
How to Leave the House is gobby, barbed, and garrulous; a novel that takes swings, with swagger -- Eley Williams, author of The Liar's Dictionary and Attrib. and other stories
Nathan Newman's How to Leave the House is a brilliant exploration of the many absurd and human ways that our lives intersect. Their sharp, honest prose skillfully reveals the vulnerability and desire coursing through the center of characters. This is the rare novel that is just as compassionate as it is funny, as engaging as it is smart." -- Isle McElroy, author of People Collide
It's impossible not to be charmed by this big-hearted story ... it's so sweet and fun - an exciting debut from an author whose assuredness and polish could easily be mistaken for that of an old pro * Bustle *
It's a witty, sprawling story about life's big changes and the things that never change, told with style and smarts by a remarkable new voice * Town and Country *
Raucous, smart and funny ... intelligent prose, insightful commentary and compelling characters * Kirkus *
Witty, sharply observed and truly original * Nicola Dinan, author of Bellies *
Most books that claim to be funny aren't actually all that funny. How to Leave the House is a rare exception - genuinely hilarious, utterly obnoxious, impressively daring * Keiran Goddard, author of Hourglass *
How to Leave the House is gobby, barbed, and garrulous; a novel that takes swings, with swagger -- Eley Williams, author of The Liar's Dictionary and Attrib. and other stories
Nathan Newman's How to Leave the House is a brilliant exploration of the many absurd and human ways that our lives intersect. Their sharp, honest prose skillfully reveals the vulnerability and desire coursing through the center of characters. This is the rare novel that is just as compassionate as it is funny, as engaging as it is smart." -- Isle McElroy, author of People Collide
It's impossible not to be charmed by this big-hearted story ... it's so sweet and fun - an exciting debut from an author whose assuredness and polish could easily be mistaken for that of an old pro * Bustle *
It's a witty, sprawling story about life's big changes and the things that never change, told with style and smarts by a remarkable new voice * Town and Country *
Nathan Newman is a 26-year-old writer and filmmaker. Their short stories have won awards including the James Knudsen Prize for Fiction and they have been published in literary journals in the US and several university anthologies in the UK. As well as writing, Nathan works as an usher at a cinema. They live in London.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780349145631 |
| ISBN 10 | 0349145636 |
| Title | How to Leave the House |
| Author | Nathan Newman |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | Little, Brown Book Group |
| Year published | 2024-05-02 |
| Number of pages | 320 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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