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George Hall is a steady, quietly content man who has spent his life nurturing family and tending to his garden. At 61 he is building a shed, reading historical novels and enjoying light jazz, while keeping his reservations about modern conversations. Suddenly, his life is upended when his daughter Katie announces her marriage to an unsuitable partner, Ray. The decision disrupts the fragile harmony of the family, raising questions of affection, commitment and judgment. As the parents and siblings ruminate over the choices, George’s health slips quietly, revealing a serious illness that mirrors the emotional turmoil around him. Haddon offers a sharp, satirical portrait of a man navigating a reluctant path toward retirement while slowly losing his control, probing the absurdity and tenderness of modern family life.
First publish date: 2006
Genre: Psychological Fiction/Relationship Drama
Authors: Mark Haddon
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