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Hand in the Fire by Hugo Hamilton
You have a funny way of doing things here.'Hugo Hamilton is a major international writer who just happens to have grown up in IrelandHis great subject is innocence. In its strength and grace, his work glows.'
Anne Enright
‘Hamilton is adept at portraying issues of cultural translation…an intriguing addition to Hamilton’s fictional oeuvre.’ TLS
‘Love and violence are two sides of the same coin in this sympathetic consideration of what it means to be an exile and of the nature of friendship’ Daily Mail
‘Profound.’ Sinead Gleeson, Irish Times
‘Magnificently lucid.’ Independent
‘A rewarding read, offering us a fresh perspective on Irish society through only partly comprehending immigrant eyes.’ Liam Harte, Irish Times
Hugo Hamilton was born and grew up in Dublin. He is the author of six highly acclaimed novels: 'Surrogate City', 'The Last Shot' and 'The Love Test' (Faber); 'Headbanger' and 'Sad Bastard' (Secker); one collection of short stories; and the internationally acclaimed memoir, 'The Speckled People'.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780007324835 |
| ISBN 10 | 0007324839 |
| Title | Hand in the Fire |
| Author | Hugo Hamilton |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | HarperCollins Publishers |
| Year published | 2011-03-31 |
| Number of pages | 300 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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