Sweeping from the 1950s to now, this deeply moving novel tells the interconnected story of two very different families during a time of momentous change in twentieth-century Britain.
Stuart Evers Book order
Stuart Evers is a writer celebrated for his distinctive exploration of the human condition. His short stories, noted for their originality and quiet devastation, draw comparisons to literary giants like Raymond Carver and Alice Munro. Evers delves into themes that resonate with profound psychological truth, earning critical acclaim for his insightful prose and narrative approach. His background as a bookseller and editor further informs his unique perspective on storytelling.
- 2021
- 2016
Your Father Sends His Love: Stories
- 320 pages
- 12 hours of reading
Exploring the intricate dynamics of familial relationships, the stories delve into the emotional struggles of parents and children seeking to mend or understand their bonds. Characters include a single father imprisoned for avenging his son, a mother grappling with her infidelity, an aging grandfather caught in family disputes, and a man anxiously contemplating words of comfort for a friend. Each narrative highlights the complexities of love, regret, and the desire for connection amidst life's challenges.
- 2016
Your Father Sends His Love
- 256 pages
- 9 hours of reading
A mesmerizing collection of stories from one of our most distinctive voices
- 2013
'So intelligent and perceptive and so well-written . . . this first novel is a fine achievement, something to savour. When I had finished it, I went back and read it again, and it seemed even better second time round.' Allan Massie, Scotsman
- 2011
Ten Stories about Smoking
- 256 pages
- 9 hours of reading
From a brilliant new voice in British fiction, winner of the London Book Award 2011