Homecoming

Homecoming

Fiction & Poetry, Modern & Contemporary Fiction
Paperback Published on: 05/02/2009
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Homecoming
Try The Reader instead
Considering the brilliance of The Reader, I was disappointed by Homecoming. Schlink attempts to put a fresh spin on The Odyssey by giving us Peter Debauer,... READ MORE
Amy Pirt at Thanet

Synopsis

From the author of The Reader, a mesmerising tale of discovery, identity and forgiveness

When thirteen-year-old Peter discovers an old manuscript in his family home it instantly captivates him. The manuscript tells the compelling story of a German soldier's homecoming after escaping from a POW camp, but the document is incomplete.

Years later, the adult Peter rediscovers the text and goes in search of the missing pages - but far from unearthing an ending, he finds himself at the beginning of a quest that leads him across Europe to New York City, to the mystery of his father's disappearance, a love story, and the question of his own identity...

'A fine novel' Guardian
'A brave attempt at confronting Germany's stained past and uncertain identity' Daily Telegraph
'An accomplished and intelligent writer' Evening Standard
'A novel of great density and power' Literary Review
'An invigorating read' Metro

A novel beloved by thousands of readers
'Too good to finish' *****
'Highly recommended' *****
'A must read' *****
'Brilliant' *****
'Complex and profound' *****

  • Publisher: Orion Publishing Co
  • ISBN: 9780753823286
  • Number of pages: 352
  • Weight: 240g
  • Dimensions: 196 x 128 x 32 mm

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Homecoming
Homecoming
A very good book about a young man trying to find himself and search for his father who he has never met.
CharlotteWood
Homecoming
Homecoming
A great story about a man searching for an author of a book which then leads to finding out about his father.
Lois Lodge
Homecoming
Homecoming
A great story with a lot of suspence and interesting historical facts.
Olga Dai