Home Stretch

A Novel

De: Graham Norton

Narrado por: Graham Norton

In this “compelling, bighearted, emotionally precise page-turner” (Sunday Times), the New York Times best-selling writer and acclaimed television host explores the aftermath of a tragedy on a small town to illuminate the shame and longing that can flow through generations - and how the secrets of the heart cannot stay be buried forever.

It is 1987, and a small Irish community is preparing for a wedding. The day before the ceremony, a group of young friends, including the bride and groom, are involved in an accident. Three survive. Three are killed.

The lives of the families are shattered and the rifts between them ripple throughout the small town. Connor survived, but living among the angry and the mourning is almost as hard as carrying the shame of having been the driver. He leaves the only place he knows for another life, taking his secrets with him. Travelling first to Liverpool, then London, he eventually makes a home - of sorts - for himself in New York, where he finds shelter and the possibility of forging a new life.

But the secrets - the unspoken longings and regrets that have come to haunt those left behind - will not be silenced. Before long, Connor will have to confront his past.

A powerful and timely novel of emigration and return, Home Stretch demonstrates Norton’s keen understanding of the power of stigma and secrecy - and their devastating effect on ordinary lives.

©2021 Graham Norton (P)2021 HarperCollins Publishers

Another Brilliant Slice of Life Story

Mr. Norton has once again taken a single event and brought it to life, giving it texture and depth and weight. He introduces us to a variety of characters and makes us care about them. I highly recommend this book

Tepid Plot

I disliked the predictable plot. But the characters were like able and realistic especially the gay ones.

Got to love the Daily Deals

I picked up this book on the daily deal and I'm so glad I did. It's a really good story and I thoroughly enjoyed the listen. I will be looking at other books by this author. Thanks Audible for the daily deals which allow listeners to check out new authors with low risk.

Fabulous

Graham is a fabulous writer! Have always liked his show (the big red chair is the best!) but his true talent is his story telling. Thank you Graham!

A Wonderful Story

It took me a few minutes to get into this story yet I'm so glad I stuck with it. It's got a little bit of everything to make it a delightful listen! I usually read suspense or mysteries and will admit, this was a pleasant change of pace.

Loved following the lives of the characters!

At first I had a hard time keeping all the characters straight as they are all introduced in the very beginning - I had to write the names down. But after that the story was so compelling I couldn't stop listening! The story follows the characters in the aftermath of the car crash and how it affected everyone and their lives. Such a great story!

love Graham's Books

This is the 3rd book of Graham Norton that I've read and I loved it as much as the other 2. I think it's even better.. He has a way of bringing characters to life and I love all of that Irish culture and relationships.

Graham Norton has become one of my favourite writers !

With carefully crafted stories, and an insightful understanding of human behaviour, Graham Norton has fast become one of my favourite authors.

I would probably not have contemplated listening to an audiobook written by a celebrity had I not watched and thoroughly enjoyed 'Holding', a murder mystery t.v. series adapted from another of his novels.

I feel that Norton is able to weave together the stories of gay and straight people in natural and effortless ways, using the thread of common human experiences and emotions.

I encourage listeners to give this audiobook a go if you like a mystery that slowly unfolds, characters that develop and change over time, and endings that are like real life, a continuation of our stories as we all fumble along trying to do the right thing in a world full of ambiguity.

Characters

It reminded me of Maeve Binchy. Interesting Irish story. I’ve recommended to my reading friends. Good read.

I loved this story!

This is the best book I've listened to in years. The writing is fun and intense and insightful. The narration enhanced the storytelling. I will read everything Graham has written and hope for more from him, too.