Chris Cleave's writing is shaped by his background in experimental psychology and formative experiences abroad, lending his narratives a distinct intellectual and emotional depth. He masterfully explores themes of resilience and the human capacity to endure in the face of overwhelming adversity. Cleave's prose is both direct and evocative, drawing readers into compelling stories that grapple with complex moral questions. His distinctive voice reveals a profound understanding of human motivation and the powerful forces that drive us.
GOLD by Chris Cleave explores the limits of human endurance and the sacrifices made for success. It delves into everyday struggles and the conflict between external and personal triumphs. This emotionally charged narrative promises to evoke strong feelings and keep readers engaged until the end.
Millions of people have read, discussed, debated, cried, and cheered with Little Bee, a Nigerian refugee girl whose violent and courageous journey puts a stunning face on the worldwide refugee crisis. “Little Bee will blow you away.” —The Washington Post The lives of a sixteen-year-old Nigerian orphan and a well-off British woman collide in this page-turning #1 New York Times bestseller, book club favorite, and “affecting story of human triumph” (The New York Times Book Review) from Chris Cleave, author of Gold and Everyone Brave Is Forgiven. We don’t want to tell you too much about this book. It is a truly special story and we don’t want to spoil it. Nevertheless, you need to know something, so we will just say this: It is extremely funny, but the African beach scene is horrific. The story starts there, but the book doesn’t. And it’s what happens afterward that is most important. Once you have read it, you’ll want to tell everyone about it. When you do, please don’t tell them what happens either. The magic is in how it unfolds.
Winner of the 2017 Goldsboro Books Glass Bell Award 'Ian McEwan did this with Atonement, Sarah Waters did it with The Night Watch, and Chris Cleave does it too with Everyone Brave is Forgiven... A compelling and finely crafted novel.' FT An extraordinary story of love and honour in extreme circumstances, from the multi-award-winning author of THE OTHER HAND. Instant New York Times bestseller Evening Standard top ten bestseller iBooks BOOKS OF THE YEAR 2016 Irish Times summer reading pick 'A cracker' Stylist, 10 Exciting Books in 2016 'His best book to date' Esquire, 10 best novels of 2016 Guardian Literary Highlight of 2016 Independent Best Book to read in 2016 Irish News Top Picks for 2016 Washington Post 20 Books We Can't Wait to Read in 2016 In a powerful combination of both humour and heartbreak, this dazzling novel weaves little-known history, and a perfect love story, through the vast sweep of the Second World War - daring us to understand that, against the great theatre of world events, it is the intimate losses, the small battles, the daily human triumphs, that change us most.
'Gold' follows two friends and professional cycling rivals, Kate and Zoe, through their lives until the London Olympics. Their lives are knit together from the age of 19 when they are trained by the same coach. 'Gold' captures the extraordinary effort and dedication that go into the pursuit of victory.
Part thriller, part satire, part memorial to a dead child, this novel shows an East-End woman trying every way she can to climb out of despair, and a society in the grip of fear and self-interest. Originally published: New York: Knopf, 2005.
Ein packender Roman über die 16-jährige Little Bee aus Afrika, die in einem englischen Abschiebelager lebt. Trotz ihrer traumatischen Vergangenheit strahlt sie Lebensfreude aus. Nach ihrer Entlassung kontaktiert sie Sarah und Andrew, was tragische Folgen hat und ihre Schicksale untrennbar verbindet.
Sie wollen dich tot oder lebendig, damit der Terror endlich aufhört Eine wahnwitzige, anrührende, überwältigende Geschichte – der Brief einer Mutter an einen Attentäter. Ihr Mann, ein Polizist, und ihr vierjähriger Sohn sind bei einem Terroranschlag auf ein Londoner Fußballstadion getötet worden. In ihrem Brief an Osama bin Laden klagt sie an, schildert ihr Leben, ihre Familie, ihr Glück und ihr Unglück. Es entsteht das packende und herzzerreißende Bild einer Frau aus der Arbeiterschicht, die sympathisch, sarkastisch und ganz und gar keine Heilige ist. Auch ihre Familie war keine Bilderbuchfamilie – doch ohne sie kann die Briefschreiberin nicht weiterleben wie bisher. Der Terror bekommt eine furchtbare Macht über sie …
