True Love

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From the author of My Name is Yip, listed for five major literary awards, comes a novel that explores the question at the very centre of our experience - what does it mean to love KEELY feels alone in the world - grief consumes her, she wants to escape it, to take both her father's and her own pain away. She knows that solace lies in the act of loving and being loved but, struggling in ever-deepening waters, she doesn't know how to find it. FINN has been devastated too. As a young boy, growing up with his grandparents, he feels neglected by those meant to care for him most. With no real friends to turn to, he cannot find the vocabulary to deal with the loneliness and heartache that haunt him. As we watch them each grow, connection seems to be the answer - to be seen and heard and received as who they are. Maybe it's this that could release them from their private pains. Is it that simple

Reviews

Immersive and beautiful... On the strength of this sensational debut, you will be hearing a lot more about Paddy Crewe. * The Times on My Name Is Yip *
Ambitious, cinematic... A remarkably vivid and energetic debut novel; a consummate linguistic performance. * Guardian on My Name Is Yip *
Bold and impressive... Crewe is an author of huge imaginative range. * Literary Review on My Name Is Yip *
Beautifully conceived and deeply atmospheric. I can't recommend it enough. * Rachel Joyce on My Name Is Yip *
Paddy Crewe has a 24-carat gift. * Sebastian Barry on My Name Is Yip *

Author Bio

Paddy Crewe was born in Middlesborough and studied at Goldsmiths. His debut novel, My Name Is Yip, has been shortlisted for the Betty Trask, the Wilbur Smith, a South Bank Sky Arts Award and the Society of Authors First Novel Award, and longlisted for the Walter Scott Prize.