Bridge of Clay
The redemptive, joyous bestseller by the author of THE BOOK THIEF
Format:Paperback
Publisher:Transworld Publishers Ltd
Published:30th May '19
Should be back in stock very soon
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- CD-Audio£20.00(9781846573163)
In Bridge of Clay, the Dunbar brothers navigate the tumultuous waters of grief and love in a household devoid of adult presence. Their lives are a blend of chaos and camaraderie, where fighting and laughter coexist amidst the shadows of their mother's death and their father's abandonment. The narrative follows Matthew Dunbar as he embarks on a quest to uncover the hidden truths of his family. This journey leads him to seek out a lost typewriter, a deceased dog, and the bones of a snake that once claimed a life, each representing a piece of their fractured history.
As Matthew delves deeper into the past, he learns about the sacrifices made by his mother, who traveled great distances in search of a better life, and the struggles of his father, who sought solace in music. The story also brings to light the experiences of Clay, one of the brothers, who faces his own challenges and ultimately transforms the family's narrative forever. Bridge of Clay is not just a tale of loss; it is a profound exploration of resilience, connection, and the bonds that hold a family together.
With its rich emotional depth and vivid storytelling, Bridge of Clay captures the essence of familial love and the complexities of growing up in a fractured world. Readers are drawn into the Dunbar brothers' lives, experiencing their joys and sorrows, and ultimately discovering the strength that comes from understanding one's roots.
[Zusak] flings his readers straight into the deep end of his new vast, teeming novel . . . Warm and heartfelt . . . This is a tale of love, art and redemption;rowdy and joyous, with flashes of wit and insight, and ultimately moving. -- Kate Saunders * Times *
If The Book Thief was a novel that allowed Death to steal the show... [its] brilliantly illuminated follow-up is affirmatively full of life. -- Alfred Hickling * Guardian *
The wait is over. * New York Times *
This vast novel is a feast of language and irony. There is sly wit on every page... it is hard not to fall a bit in love with it. -- Michael McGirr * Sydney Morning Herald *
Bridge of Clay has been more than a decade in the making, and it shows: The characters are clearly loved, and the artistry of language will leave you gasping at times. * New York Times *
Devastating, demanding and deeply moving,Bridge of Clay unspools like a kind of magic act in reverse -- Meghan Cox Gurdon * Wall Street Journal *
Eleven years after his multi-million selling hit The Book Thief, Zusak has returned with this sweeping and compelling family tale... Give it your time and you'll be repaid with a moving and epic read. * Stylist *
Bridge of Clay is one of those monumental books that can draw you across space and time into another family's experience in the most profound way. -- Ron Charles * Washington Post *
Exquisitely written ... A sensitively rendered tale of loss, grief, and guilt's manifestations * Publisher's Weekly US *
This book BLEW ME AWAY * Jodi Picoult *
ISBN: 9780552774765
Dimensions: 196mm x 127mm x 37mm
Weight: 402g
592 pages