Out of Touch

Hardback Published on: 02/04/2020
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Out of Touch
Prescient and poignant.
A mesmerising read, observations of life, relationships, regret and rebirth that are spot on. Loved the dual-location intertwining strands of very differen... READ MORE
Myles Gray

Synopsis

'A must read' Sunday Express

'Heartbreaking and hopeful' Woman's Weekly

'A riveting and captivating new novel about the complexities of sibling relations'
Grazia

'Raw and hopeful, this book is about what pulls us apart and what keeps us together' Rowan Hisayo Bucahan

'One of those books that had me ignoring my phone, family and sensible bedtimes. Immersive, gorgeously rich and beautifully written. I loved it' Lia Louis

A man hit Ava with his car, a few miles from her bungalow. He brings her flowers in hospital, and offers to do her laundry. He also brings her the letter she dropped that night on the road.

In New York, Ava's brother Michael receives the same letter. He thinks about it as he steps out of the shower into his curtainless bedroom. A naked woman stares at him from the apartment across. They both laugh and cover up with their arms.

Brother and sister cannot avoid the letter: their estranged father is dying and wants to meet. Can they forgive their father, and face each other after all these years apart? Will new unexpected friends offer the advice and comfort they need?

With sharp wit and sensitivity, Out of Touch is a deeply absorbing story about love and vulnerability, sex and power, and the unbreakable bonds of family.

Publisher information

  • Publisher: Orion Publishing Co
  • ISBN: 9781474612241
  • Number of pages: 320
  • Dimensions: 224 x 146 x 32 mm
  • Weight: 420g

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Out of Touch
Warm and emotional
I found it impossible to put this book down. It is beautifully written and very honest and down to earth. It was easy to feel a connection with the charact... READ MORE
Christine Hutson
Out of Touch
A warm, perceptive, and highly readable novel
I loved this book. Agar's protagonists are warm and believable and she has a superb eye for detail. The novel describes the push and pull of family feeling... READ MORE
Julian Gibbs
Out of Touch
Amazing storytelling. Wonderful debut book!
I thought this book was truly awesome! I was hooked from start to finish. Haleh Agar has created characters rich in depth and personality. You really grow ... READ MORE
Paul Hutson
Out of Touch
An incredible debut
I loved this book. It is so finely drawn and nuanced, never overblown or overwrought. Agar skilfully invites the reader into the worlds of Ava and Michael,... READ MORE
Mary-anne Murray