A Very Nice Rejection Letter
- 240 pages
- 9 hours of reading
The confessions of a midlist writer - what nobody sets out to be, but the destination of most.
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Chris Paling is a contemporary author whose work explores the intricacies of human relationships and societal structures. His prose is characterized by a keen observational eye and a subtle, often understated, narrative style. Paling delves into the quiet dramas of everyday life, revealing the profound emotions and complex motivations that lie beneath the surface. His writing invites readers to reflect on their own experiences and the universal aspects of the human condition.
- 2021
- 2018
Reading Allowed
- 320 pages
- 12 hours of reading
Chris Paling's Reading Allowed is a wonderful, warm-hearted and eccentric look at the life of a librarian in a provincial library, and the extraordinary cast of characters he encounters every day.
- 2000
The Silent Sentry
- 248 pages
- 9 hours of reading
Maurice Reid is a radio producer. He spends his days alone in his dark office communicating only by e-mail. His doctor ascribes this malaise to the constant changes Maurice has been facing at work. The Corporation is being streamlined and Maurice is beginning to wonder if there's still a place for him. There's certainly no room for him at home. His wife is living with another woman; his son is confused. And his girlfriend has come back from Brazil with an ultimatum. He seeks solace at work in the camaraderie of his battle-scarred colleagues, some still struggling to produce serious radio, others, like his editor 'Peculiar' Edwards, hatching suicidal schemes to bring the Corporation down around their heads. THE SILENT SENTRY is a heartbreakingly funny novel about how a large organisation is defined by the people who work in it - and the perils for both sides if that goes unacknowledged.
