A Note Of Madness
A Note Of Madness
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A Note Of Madness by Tabitha Suzuma
Life as a student is good for Flynn. As one of the top pianists at the Royal College of Music, he has been put forward for an important concert, the opportunity of a lifetime.But beneath the surface, things are changing. On a good day he feels full of energy and life, but on a bad day being alive is worse than being dead. Sometimes he wants to compose and practise all night, at other times he can't get out of bed. His flatmate Harry tries to understand but is increasingly confused by Flynn's erratic mood swings. His friend Jennah tries to help, but Flynn finds it difficult to be around her as he struggles to control his feelings and behaviour. With the pressure of the forthcoming concert and the growing concern of his family and friends, emotions come to a head. Sometimes things can only get worse before they get better.
Much more than a book about depression: it's about brilliance, fear, love and livingThat is its achievement and what makes it a hearteningly good read * Guardian *
Intense and extremely moving . . . Written with compassion and perception, this is a moving, impressive debut -- Becky Stradwick * The Bookseller *
An exhilarating, emotive and at times exhausting read, which I couldn't put down * TES *
A simply, but beautifully written story about a loving family . . . There is enough in the book for all teenagers to engage with, whether they have come into contact with mental illness or not * Write Away! *
Suzuma handles the onset of manic depression with real skill and the music dimension with expertise -- Niall MacMonagle * The Irish Times *
Intense and extremely moving . . . Written with compassion and perception, this is a moving, impressive debut -- Becky Stradwick * The Bookseller *
An exhilarating, emotive and at times exhausting read, which I couldn't put down * TES *
A simply, but beautifully written story about a loving family . . . There is enough in the book for all teenagers to engage with, whether they have come into contact with mental illness or not * Write Away! *
Suzuma handles the onset of manic depression with real skill and the music dimension with expertise -- Niall MacMonagle * The Irish Times *
Tabitha Suzuma was born in 1975 and lives in London. She has always loved writing and would regularly get into trouble at the French Lycée for writing stories instead of listening in class. She used to work as a primary school teacher and now divides her time between writing and tutoring. A Note of Madness is her first novel.
| SKU | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9780099487531 |
| ISBN 10 | 0099487535 |
| Title | A Note Of Madness |
| Author | Tabitha Suzuma |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Penguin Random House Children's UK |
| Year published | 2007-02-15 |
| Number of pages | 320 |
| Prizes | Short-listed for Branford Boase Award 2007 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
| Note | Unavailable |