The North Water
- 352 pages
- 13 hours of reading
A 19th-century whaling ship sets sail for the Arctic with a killer aboard in this dark, sharp and highly original novel, longlisted for the Man Booker Prize 2016
Ian McGuire Books
January 1, 1964
Ian McGuire delves into dark, often brutal themes, exploring the depths of human psychology and its relationship with a harsh world. His style is characterized by its raw power and precise descriptions of both setting and character, who often teeter on the brink of despair. McGuire's work draws readers into gripping narratives with philosophical undertones, revealing the complexities of morality and survival. His writing is mature and thought-provoking, leaving a strong and lasting impression.
Incredible Bodies
- 384 pages
- 14 hours of reading
Thirty-something Morris Gutman is a chronically indecisive temporary lecturer at the University of Coketown. Life hasn't turned out as he planned: he has a demanding wife, an insomniac child and teaches demeaning courses to ungrateful English students. However, he is willing to do whatever it takes to negotiate a permanent departmental job, even if it means finding his way through the minefield that is academia and winning over the alluring and manipulative research fellow Zoe Cable.
Ironspark
- 336 pages
- 12 hours of reading
A teen outcast must work together with new friends to keep her family and town safe from murderous Fae while also dealing with panic attacks, family issues, and a lesbian love triangle in C.M. McGuires's kick-butt paranormal YA debut, Ironspark. For the past nine years, ever since a bunch of those evil Tinkerbells abducted her mother, cursed her father, and forced her family into hiding, Bryn has devoted herself to learning everything she can about killing the Fae. Now it’s time to put those lessons to use.Then the Court Fae finally show up, and Bryn realizes she can’t handle this on her own. Thankfully, three friends offer to help: Gwen, a kindhearted water witch; Dom, a new foster kid pulled into her world; and Jasika, a schoolmate with her own grudge against the Fae.But trust is hard-won, and what little Bryn has gained is put to the test when she uncovers a book of Fae magic that belonged to her mother. With the Fae threat mounting every day, Bryn must choose between faith in her friends and power from a magic that could threaten her very humanity.
From the widely acclaimed author of The North Water comes an epic story of revenge and obsession set in 19th century Manchester
Richard Ford and the Ends of Realism
- 170 pages
- 6 hours of reading
Focusing on the writings of Richard Ford, this analysis situates his literary contributions within the broader discussions of realism in a postmodern context. Ian McGuire presents Ford's work as a manifestation of pragmatic realism, linking it to ongoing American dialogues about realism and pragmatism. This exploration highlights the significance of Ford's narratives in understanding contemporary literary trends and the evolving nature of realism.