Catch by Simon Robson
Catharine wakes to an empty bed. Her husband Tom, a human rights lawyer, is away on business and it's the first time she has woken alone in their cottage since they moved there from London five months ago. She is, as she confesses, a serious woman; realistic and practical. She has relinquished her hold on past ambitions, her music and her career, in preparation for family life. Now, without distraction, she wonders what she is to do. Time progresses, and in encounters both real and imagined - with the village's inhabitants, with her best friend Maria and with Tom - Catharine plucks at the fabric of her life until it is threadbare. From assured beginnings the day rushes to a realisation of her very worst fears, and to a denouement of devastating poignancy.
"Courageous and well-crafted.. a potent work, clear evidence of a promising talent" -- James Urquhart * Independent *
"Robson is astute and gentle in his observations" -- Francesca Segal * Observer *
"Robson's writing tends to complexity, and is both effective and lovely" * Guardian, Hilary Mantel *
"Precise, poetic prose" * Spectator *
"Astute, perceptive observations" -- Simon Humphreys * Mail on Sunday *
"Robson is astute and gentle in his observations" -- Francesca Segal * Observer *
"Robson's writing tends to complexity, and is both effective and lovely" * Guardian, Hilary Mantel *
"Precise, poetic prose" * Spectator *
"Astute, perceptive observations" -- Simon Humphreys * Mail on Sunday *
Simon Robson was born in 1966. His first book, The Separate Heart, was shortlisted for the Frank O'Connor Award. He is also well known as an actor and playwright.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780099547082 |
| ISBN 10 | 0099547082 |
| Title | Catch |
| Author | Simon Robson |
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| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Vintage Publishing |
| Year published | 2011-01-06 |
| Number of pages | 272 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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