The novel begins with the story of a terrible car accident near a small Irish town and its far reaching impacts. I really like the sound of this one. But on a deeper, and ultimately more satisfying, level, Home Stretch seems to me a love-letter from Norton to his homeland - the people and place that made him, for good or ill. It is 1987 and a small Irish community is preparing for a wedding. Shame and longing can flow through generations, but the secrets of the heart will not be buried for ever. xx, Thank you! I recently read A Keeper, written by Graham Norton which isnât my usual type of book but I have to say I really enjoyed it and would highly recommend it.. I read Graham's first 2 novels last year and absolutely loved them, so was very excited when his 3rd novel was released and I have to say, he really didn't disappoint. The story is incredibly involving. Home Stretch THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER & WINNER OF THE AN POST IRISH POPULAR FICTION AWARD. Theyâre barely adults, not so long out of school and still part of the same set of friends theyâve grown up with. Checkout. Be the first to review this product. Ireland 1987: A small Irish community is preparing for the wedding of two of it's inhabitants. However this time Norton has been more ambitious as the characters’ stories grow to span over 30 years and 2 continents. November 1, 2020. As in his first two books, the action in Home Stretch mostly revolves around a small community in Ireland. Ireland 1987: A small Irish community is preparing for the wedding of two of it's inhabitants. I did see the final “twist” coming a million miles off, but it’s still shocking stuff. Home Stretch by Graham Norton. Verified Purchase. Fill in your details below or click an icon to log in: You are commenting using your WordPress.com account. As in his first two books, the action in Home Stretch mostly revolves around a small community in Ireland. Read "Home Stretch THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER & WINNER OF THE AN POST IRISH POPULAR FICTION AWARD" by Graham Norton available from Rakuten Kobo. 5.0 out of 5 stars A lovely book. Other Formats $ 37.99 {0} Add to Cart. My review: Home Stretch is an interesting, touching and sweet novel about family, secrets and the way one moment â and one person â can change someoneâs life forever. His writing is so good and I have read all three of his novels and can highly recommend them. In the compelling new novel, Home Stretch, Graham Norton demonstrates his keen understanding of the power of stigma and secrecy - with quietly devastating results. Member Review Cover Image: Home Stretch Home Stretch by Graham Norton Pub Date: 1 Oct 2020 Review by jeanie m, Reviewer Last updated on 3 Aug 2020 My Recommendation With thanks to netgalley for an early copy in return for an honest review. ( Log Out / His characters are so real that you feel everything that they feel. Having read all of Graham's other books it comes as no surprise as to what an amazing writer he is. Browse the Mail Bookshop for a big selection of General fiction books and the latest book reviews from the Daily Mail and the Mai Buy Home Stretch 9781473665187 by Graham Norton for only £17.8 the driver of the car, survives. Browse Enjoy Books More! This is Graham Norton’s third novel and I was really pleased to get approved for an eARC after having read and enjoyed his previous two books: Holding and A Keeper. ISBN-10: 1473665183 The day before the ceremony a group of young friends, including bride and groom, drive out to the beach. The city provides shelter and possibility for the displaced, somewhere Connor can forget his past and forge a new life. Graham William Walker is an Irish actor, comedian, television presenter and columnist, known by his stage name Graham Norton. Graham Norton is one of the UK's most treasured comedians and presenters. I didn’t feel lost again, even though the story hops between different character viewpoints and locations and skips big chunks of time. Home Stretch is Graham Nortonâs third novel and this was the third time Iâve listened to Graham read me his story. Change ), You are commenting using your Google account. Graham Norton is one of the UK's most treasured comedians and presenters. Smart, sophisticated and very satisfying - this is a memorable read! I have to admit I got a bit lost in the first two chapters as all the main characters are introduced in a sequence of short scenes as the initial tragedy unfolds. He then secured a prime time slot on Channel 4 with his chat shows So Graham Norton and V Graham Norton. Graham Norton is beloved as a TV presenter but, having now read all his books, I think it is fair to say he should be first and foremost commended as an author. Home Stretch by Graham Norton. Home Stretch by Graham Norton Graham Nortonâs third novel, Home Stretch, begins like one of those tragic teenage songs by the Shangri-Las. The story of a group of young friends in a small town in Cork Ireland. I really want to read this one and his others! I’m quite partial to gothic fiction, so I guess that’s why I liked it so much ð 5 stars; Oct 1, 2020 ; By Reviewerlady (53) United Kingdom ; An Awesome Story, Skilfully Told! Mum The Graham Norton Show Who ⦠Order by. It’s difficult to say because they’re quite different! Check out our review of Home Stretch below. He decides to go travelling. But staying among the angry and mourning is almost as hard as living with the shame. This book is an intricate mix of drama, tragedy, comedy and also offers an insightful commentary on the ⦠Reviewed in the United States on October 17, 2020. Read "Home Stretch THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER & WINNER OF THE AN POST IRISH POPULAR FICTION AWARD" by Graham Norton available from Rakuten Kobo. I liked this book, however, it did not move me as much as the other two by Mr Norton. Shame and longing can flow through generations, but the secrets of the heart will not be buried for ever. 'Graham Norton's new novel has me in floods... His gift for characterisation is positively Binchy-esque! Visit the Graham Norton author page. But staying am. And, although this is a story about the harm that secrets can do and there is darkness and sorrow at the centre of the narrative, overall it’s an uplifting tale about social progress and an encouragement to live without fear of what others may think, to be yourself and be happy. Change ), You are commenting using your Twitter account. This is the third of the three published books by Graham Norton I have read and I think it is the most moving and delightful of the three. This is Graham Nortonâs third novel and I was really pleased to get approved for an eARC after having read and enjoyed his previous two books: Holding and A Keeper. Also, you get out of Ireland with a big chunk of the plot happening in New York…. Sorry, your blog cannot share posts by email. 5.0 out of 5 starsFabulous Read. Home Stretch feels very personal for Graham Norton, telling the story of a young man who has to leave his home in West Cork in order to escape the trauma of his life there. âGraham Nortonâs new novel has me in floods⦠His gift for characterisation is positively Binchy-esque! And, as he’s just thanked me for this review on Twitter, I’m now a confirmed fan for life ð, Wonderful review! Recipe | Halloween cute oreo spider muffins, Links Iâve Enjoyed This Week â 11/10/2020 #WeeklyRoundUpPost ðð ð #SecretLibraryBookBlog – Secret Library Book Blog, Recipe | Simple school sponge cake with white icing and multicoloured sprinkles, Recipe | School jam and coconut sponge cake. As the friends head home the night before the wedding, there is a car accident. 4.5 stars rounded up because it's mainly brilliant! Travelling first to Liverpool, then London, he makes a home – of sorts – for himself in New York. I was soon gripped and wanted to know how things turned out for Connor and his sister, who suffer the consequences of the fateful day in 1987 for decades afterwards. Verified Purchase. 7pm Friday on Seven. To see what your friends thought of this book, You feel as if you are living it with them. Moving, gently humorous, occasionally poetic tale of one man's journey out of a small Irish town, Home Stretch by Graham Norton is a success. Three of them lose their lives and the apparent young driver of the car Connor has to leave Ireland for Liverpool to work on a building site as he is blamed for the huge tragedy that has befallen the small town. Please enter your email address here to follow my blog and receive word of new posts by email. In the compelling new novel, Home Stretch, Graham Norton demonstrates his keen understanding of the power of stigma and secrecy - ⦠), but this one is very good as well. But staying among the angry and the mourning is almost as hard as living with the shame of having been the driver. In 1987, on the day before a wedding, a group of young friends get together to go to the beach, only for tragedy to occur in the form of an accident that leaves 3 dead and 3 survivors, wreaking devastation on a grieving and shattered community and the families, leaving them reeling, their lives left changed forever, the repercussions felt decades into the future. From the Back Cover 'Graham Norton's examination of small-town Irish lives continues in his deeply moving third novel. And, without giving anything away, I had to conclude that Norton is a far more generous person that I am as I think I’d have dropped the villain of the piece off a fictional cliff! There is an accident. He is the host of the comedy chat show. ( Log Out / Published October 1st 2020 by Hodder & Stoughton. thanks for that! But I still think A Keeper is my favourite (just for how bonkers the story goes in places! Okay I’ll probably go for his latest as I’ve discovered lately I’m not that keen on gothic! Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 6 October 2020. It is general knowledge that Graham Norton spent many of his younger years in West Cork but after an unfulfilling stint in college, he literally jumped ship and headed for the lights of London. In the compelling new novel, Home Stretch, Graham Norton demonstrates his keen understanding of the power of stigma and secrecy - with quietly devastating results. With this, his third Irish contemporary novel, Graham Norton has established his reputation as a serious writer, one who casts his eye on the limitations, judgementalism and prejudices of small town Irish communities whilst charting the more welcome shift in social attitudes through time in Irish society. for a big selection of General fiction books Buy Home Stretch 9781473665187 by Graham Norton for only £15 Post was not sent - check your email addresses! . In this âcompelling, bighearted, emotionally precise page-turnerâ (Sunday Times), the New York Times bestselling writer and acclaimed television host explores the aftermath of a tragedy on a small-town to illuminate the shame and longing that can flow through generationsâand how the secrets of the heart cannot stay be buried forever. A Keeper by Graham Norton. By Graham Norton. The driver, Connor, finds his life ripped apart as he faces blame for the tragedy, and his family the unbearable shame. And let me tell you, Graham Norton ticks all the boxes when it comes to excellent audiobook narration. A gripping read that will have you all in your feels, Home Stretch is a thoughtful story that cements Graham Norton as a phenomenal writer. And it really is sweeping in its scope. Verified Purchase. This novel opens with preparations for a wedding. 5 stars 1 customer review. The story of a group of young friends in a small town in Cork Ireland. But stick with it because it doesn’t take long for everything to fall into place (including who’s who) as we start to spend longer chunks of time with individual characters. Joh & Pete visit a Mona Vale home designed by one of Australia's leading architects. Hardback. Set in the late 80s, the friends who are in their late teens/early 20s are involved in a car crash. Pat Cuadros October 8, 2020 Comments Off on Dublin Book Festival Autumn Series: âHome Stretchâ by Graham Norton 73 Views Graham Nortonâs newest work of fiction, Home Stretch, was released on October 1 by Coronet Books. This was a heartwarming but powerful story of family, friendships, lies and secrets. Home Stretch is a brilliant novel, layered and carefully arranged, rich in setting and intensity of emotion. Thank you! ISBN: 9781473665187. Trade Paperback. ( Log Out / in the small Irish village, the lives of the three survivors, and their familyâs Graham Nortonâs novels Holding and A Keeper were Irish bestsellers and loved by readers everywhere. I read Graham's first 2 novels last year and absolutely loved them, so was very excited when his 3rd novel was released and I have to say, he really didn't disappoint. I really enjoy the writing of Graham Norton both his autobiographies and more recently his excellent novels. ð. It’s definitely more ambitious than his others. This is highly effective in building up the horror of the event, but not very helpful in giving you your bearings as a reader. As the friends head home the night before the wedding, there is a car accident. The lives of the families are shattered and the rifts between them are felt throughout the small town. Thee survive the crash but three are killed. Removing this book will also remove your associated ratings, reviews, and reading sessions. Fab review! xx, Pingback: Links Iâve Enjoyed This Week â 11/10/2020 #WeeklyRoundUpPost ðð ð #SecretLibraryBookBlog – Secret Library Book Blog. Moving between 1980s small town Ireland and New York, Home Stretch is a searing story of responsibility, blame and a young manâs quest for oblivion, from the author of A Keeper.
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