Undercurrent
The heartbreaking and ultimately hopeful novel about finding yourself, from the Times bestselling author of Five Rivers Met on a Wooded Plain
Format:Paperback
Publisher:Transworld Publishers Ltd
Published:24th Aug '23
Should be back in stock very soon
This paperback is available in another edition too:
- Hardback£16.99(9780857525734)
In Undercurrent, Ed's journey of self-discovery unfolds as he navigates love, loss, and the choices that shape his life. A poignant exploration awaits.
In Undercurrent, the story unfolds during a summer that brings both nostalgia and anticipation. Ed, now in his thirties, reflects on a pivotal moment from his past when he saved Amy from drowning. This incident, while heroic, has left him feeling adrift in life. Living in London, he grapples with a stagnant relationship, a mundane job, and an overwhelming sense that life has more to offer than what he currently experiences. The narrative captures the essence of longing and the search for deeper meaning amidst the chaos of adulthood.
The chance reunion with Amy reignites a flicker of hope within Ed. As they reconnect, the possibility of happiness seems tangible, yet just as he begins to embrace this new chapter, tragedy strikes. This pivotal moment forces Ed to confront the weight of his past and the expectations that come with it. He is faced with a critical decision: to let the circumstances of his life dictate his future or to forge his own path, despite the challenges that lie ahead.
Undercurrent is a poignant exploration of love, loss, and the courage it takes to reshape one's narrative. Through Ed's journey, readers are invited to reflect on their own choices and the relationships that define them. The novel's warmth and depth make it a compelling read for anyone seeking to understand the complexities of human connection.
Norris hits this universal note squarely and successfully. Undercurrent is a defiantly unfashionable, heartfelt, emotionally vulnerable novel about mothers and sons, letting go of the past and saying what you need to say to your loved ones before it's too late. * Guardian *
A profound meditation on dealing with loss and finding your moorings in destabilising times * Observer *
Always skilled at creating character and voice... Norris demonstrates how seemingly insignificant moments impact a life. * Financial Times *
Beautiful and useful. His writing untangles the knots that tie us down, to families, to history. He writes to free us and deserves our thanks. * Spectator *
Lyrical, yearning, elegiac * Daily Mail *
ISBN: 9781804991848
Dimensions: 198mm x 129mm x 18mm
Weight: 195g
272 pages