Normal Rules Don't Apply
(Author) Kate AtkinsonTHE SUNDAY TIMES TOP TEN BESTSELLER The first story collection from Kate Atkinson in twenty years, Normal Rules Don't Apply is a dazzling array of eleven interconnected tales from the bestselling author of Shrines of Gaiety and Life After Life In this first full collection since Not the End of the World, we meet a queen who makes a bargain she cannot keep; a secretary who watches over the life she has just left; a man whose luck changes when a horse speaks to him. With clockwork intricacy, inventiveness and sharp social observation, Kate Atkinson conjures a feast for the imagination, a constantly changing multiverse in which nothing is quite as it seems. 'What really binds these stories is their underlying theme, which has perhaps always been Atkinson's true subject- the nature of storytelling itself' Times Literary Supplement 'Life in all of its surreal, tragic and comic glory is perfectly captured within these pages' Red 'Sublime' Good Housekeeping 'Dazzling' Reader's Digest ______ Praise for Kate Atkinson- 'Inexhaustibly ingenious' HILARY MANTEL 'Simply one of the best writers working today, anywhere in the world' GILLIAN FLYNN 'A brilliant and profoundly original writer' RACHEL CUSK 'Atkinson is a novelist of unrivalled immediacy, authority, and skill' FINANCIAL TIMES 'One of the country's most innovative, exciting and intelligent authors.' SCOTSMAN
Kate Atkinson
Kate Atkinson is a British author known for her intricate plots, complex characters, and blending of genres such as mystery, historical fiction, and literary fiction. Her most notable works include the Jackson Brodie series, featuring the private detective protagonist, as well as the novel "Life After Life," which explores the concept of multiple lives and possibilities. Atkinson's writing is characterized by its wit, humor, and profound insight into human nature. She has made significant contributions to the literary world by pushing the boundaries of traditional storytelling and creating thought-provoking narratives that challenge readers' perceptions. Her most famous work is "Life After Life," which won the Costa Book Award and was shortlisted for the Women's Prize for Fiction. Atkinson's impact on the literary genre is undeniable, as she continues to captivate readers with her unique storytelling style and compelling narratives.
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