Stuart by Alexander Masters
A memoir, which presents the story of a remarkable friendship between a reclusive writer and illustrator and a chaotic, knife-wielding beggar whom he gets to know during a campaign to release two charity workers from prison. It also talks about Stuart's life.
From the reviews of 'Stuart': 'A remarkable biographyUnforgettably moving. A gripping read.' Tim Lott, Sunday Times 'With his first book, Alexander Masters!has achieved something remarkable. He has, without patronising, given a voice to the "underclass"; at the same time, without preaching, he shows us the value of even the most damaged of human lives!a powerful book, humane, instructive and entirely original.' Sunday Telegraph 'I feel so strongly about this strange, funny, sad book that I hardly know where to begin!My enthusiasm feels almost limitless. A page-turner.' Observer 'Bollock brilliant. Possibly the best biography I have ever read. Just about perfect.' Mark Haddon, author of 'The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time'. 'Unique and wonderful' Daily Mail 'This is a very rare and haunting book!A great first book.' Andrew O'Hagan 'Good books like this appear about once every five years. It's been years since I've been so delighted by a book and so surprised by it!When I'd finished I felt bereft, as if I'd lost an old friend.' Zadie Smith 'Funny and original, a startling book ! By the end I was doubled up in tears, but throughout I was often doubled up with laughter. It is dazzling.' Vogue
Alexander Masters lives in Cambridge, where he has worked in a hostel for homeless people. This is his first book.
| SKU | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9780007241774 |
| ISBN 10 | 0007241771 |
| Title | Stuart |
| Author | Alexander Masters |
| Series | Stranger Than! |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | HarperCollins Publishers |
| Year published | 2007-02-05 |
| Number of pages | 304 |
| Prizes | Winner of Hawthornden Prize 2006, Short-listed for British Book Awards: Biography of the Year 2006 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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