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Here's our monthly roundup
of the written word.
The Buried Giant
Kazuo Ishiguro
In Britain, shortly after the time of King
Arthur’s ruling, an elderly couple, Axl and
Beatrice, set off across a troubled land
to reunite with a son they’ve not seen in
years. They can’t remember the reason
why they’re estranged, but it’s happening
to all civilisation. The characters they
meet along the way each hold a key to
their quest.
The Girl On The Train
Paula Hawkins
Rachel glimpses the same happy couple
from the window of her train to work every
morning, giving her a sense of familiarity
strong enough to invent names for them:
Jess and Jason. But one morning she
sees something shocking and goes
to the police, causing inescapable
consequences. Hailed as the next big
thing since
Gone Girl
, Paula Hawkins’
first novel features flawed characters and
psychological twists.
The Goldfinch
Donna Tartt
Dark, poignant and unforgettable, this
Pulitzer Prize-winning novel is masterfully
written. After young Theo survives a
tragic accident that kills his mother, and
is abandoned by his father, he’s taken in
by a friend’s wealthy but strange family.
From there, Theo’s journey into manhood
includes vivid characters, mesmerising
language, and breathtaking suspense,
while exploring themes of love, loyalty, art
and family.
LIFE&FAMILY
Daddy is My Hero
Dawn Richards and Jane
Massey
This is a tender and touching
tribute to all heroic dads out there.
A little boy explains why his dad
is the best dad in the world, giving examples in everyday
life – preparing a meal, giving a bath, playing games and
reading stories; soon, though, his dad becomes a cowboy,
a pirate and a knight fighting greedy dragons and aliens.
My Dad
Anthony Browne
A brilliant, humorous look at
fatherhood from a child’s point
of view. “He’s all right, my dad,”
begins the narrator, pictured only
in the final painting, receiving a
giant hug from the object of his
affection. Each page celebrates
one of the father’s qualities or accomplishments, illustrated
with wit and panache. Even in his bathrobe, dad seems
capable of anything.
Lost & Found
Brooke Davis
Australian Brooke Davis sent
publishers into a bidding frenzy with
this stunning debut novel of heavy
themes handled with a quirky, light-
hearted touch. Millie, 7, has been
abandoned in a department store by
her mother. Agatha, 82, and Karl, 87,
have both lost the loves of their lives.
These three very different grieving
characters end up on a journey
together to find Millie’s mother.
The Joker’s Downfall
Ian Robinson
With its plot twists reminiscent of a thriller,
it’s hard to believe this is a true story –
and that it happened right here in Hong
Kong. Written by a forensic accountant
who was instrumental to the court case
involving the Carrian Group, the book
highlights corruption and fraud involving
governments, agencies, bankers,
lawyers, and high rollers living on the
edge. You’ll never think accountants lead
boring lives again.
FATHER’S DAY
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