West of Sunset by Stewart O'nan
A dazzling, intimate and wise novel of F. Scott Fitzgerald's final years.
The heart of the novel is his penetrating description of Fitzgerald's troubled self* The Sunday Times *
O'Nan is serious in his attempt to dig deep into Fitzgerald and his genius... Scott's pain is palpable but O'Nan's prose glitters in response. * Big Issue *
Some of O'Nan's most suggestive passages conjure the feeling of freefall that can accompany uncontrollable change. * Guardian *
O'Nan has written a wonderfully intimate and gently absorbing book. * Press Association *
Atmospheric West of Sunset re-imagines the last three troubled years of Fitzgerald's life... Stunning. * The Herald *
A stunning account of F. Scott Fitzgerald's final years. * The Australian *
[A] gorgeous new novel... O'Nan is a writer alert to the courage and beauty inherent in the stories of people who simply have to keep on keeping on. * Washington Post *
Mesmerising and haunting...The strings O'Nan pulls so deftly are really the mark of a consummate pro, along the lines of Fitzgerald himself. * Boston Globe *
O'Nan's adroitness with atmosphere and period detail makes Fitzgerald's dreams of creating worthy work, even with his best days behind him, absorbing and poignant. * The New Yorker *
O'Nan... skilfully pulls us into Fitzgerald's gilded and yet familiar world. He brings the Hollywood legends to life. By the end, they feel like friends. * Chicago Tribune *
With West of Sunset, one brilliant American novelist has taken on another... big-hearted and fascinating. * Seattle Times *
[He] brings depth and tenderness to the awkward love affair between Fitzgerald and the gossip columnist Sheilah Graham. * Mail on Sunday *
One of the most purely enjoyable novels of the year. * A.V. Club, best books of 2015 *
West of Sunset focuses on these last, darkly difficult years, folding in details of Fitzgerald's life with subtle, unhurried sympathy. The result is a fine portrait of grace under pressure and moral courage. * Burnley Express *
I'm a total junkie for anything to do with The Fitzgeralds, and this is a great addition for any fangirl. But, outside of that, O'Nan has a gorgeous style, resulting in a story that is as beautiful as it is heartbreakingly sad. -- Caroline O'Donoghue * The Pool *
O'Nan is serious in his attempt to dig deep into Fitzgerald and his genius... Scott's pain is palpable but O'Nan's prose glitters in response. * Big Issue *
Some of O'Nan's most suggestive passages conjure the feeling of freefall that can accompany uncontrollable change. * Guardian *
O'Nan has written a wonderfully intimate and gently absorbing book. * Press Association *
Atmospheric West of Sunset re-imagines the last three troubled years of Fitzgerald's life... Stunning. * The Herald *
A stunning account of F. Scott Fitzgerald's final years. * The Australian *
[A] gorgeous new novel... O'Nan is a writer alert to the courage and beauty inherent in the stories of people who simply have to keep on keeping on. * Washington Post *
Mesmerising and haunting...The strings O'Nan pulls so deftly are really the mark of a consummate pro, along the lines of Fitzgerald himself. * Boston Globe *
O'Nan's adroitness with atmosphere and period detail makes Fitzgerald's dreams of creating worthy work, even with his best days behind him, absorbing and poignant. * The New Yorker *
O'Nan... skilfully pulls us into Fitzgerald's gilded and yet familiar world. He brings the Hollywood legends to life. By the end, they feel like friends. * Chicago Tribune *
With West of Sunset, one brilliant American novelist has taken on another... big-hearted and fascinating. * Seattle Times *
[He] brings depth and tenderness to the awkward love affair between Fitzgerald and the gossip columnist Sheilah Graham. * Mail on Sunday *
One of the most purely enjoyable novels of the year. * A.V. Club, best books of 2015 *
West of Sunset focuses on these last, darkly difficult years, folding in details of Fitzgerald's life with subtle, unhurried sympathy. The result is a fine portrait of grace under pressure and moral courage. * Burnley Express *
I'm a total junkie for anything to do with The Fitzgeralds, and this is a great addition for any fangirl. But, outside of that, O'Nan has a gorgeous style, resulting in a story that is as beautiful as it is heartbreakingly sad. -- Caroline O'Donoghue * The Pool *
Stewart O'Nan is the author of fourteen previous novels, including The Odds; Emily, Alone; A Prayer for the Dying; and Snow Angels, as well as several works of nonfiction, including, with Stephen King, the bestselling Faithful. His novel Last Night at the Lobster was a US bestseller and finalist for the Los Angeles Times Book Prize. He was born and raised in Pittsburgh where he lives with his family.
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| ISBN 13 | 9781925266122 |
| ISBN 10 | 1925266125 |
| Title | West of Sunset |
| Author | Stewart O'nan |
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| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Allen & Unwin |
| Year published | 2016-03-03 |
| Number of pages | 304 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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