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Literary Fiction· United Kingdom

The Other Hand

by Chris Cleave
Aggregate Editorial Score66/100
★Costa Book Award
Published 2008378 pagesEnglish
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About This Book

Published in 2008, The Other Hand established Chris Cleave as one of the defining voices in literary fiction. Two women—one British, one Nigerian—whose lives intersect on a beach in Nigeria where something terrible happens, have their stories intertwined in Cleave's emotionally manipulative, powerful novel about immigration and guilt. Themes of immigration, Nigeria, guilt run through the work. The book has received recognition from Costa Book Award 2008.

Book Details

AuthorChris Cleave
Published2008
Country of Origin🇬🇧 United Kingdom
LanguageEnglish
Pages378
Category📖 Literary Fiction
ISBN9781416583578
Editorial Score66/100
About the Category

📖 Literary Fiction

Character-driven fiction that prioritises style, theme, and psychological depth.

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Country of Origin

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

This book is part of United Kingdom's rich literary tradition.

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Awards & Recognition

Costa Book Award
winner · national
200866
✍️
About the Author
Chris Cleave
United Kingdom
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Other Hand about?

Two women—one British, one Nigerian—whose lives intersect on a beach in Nigeria where something terrible happens, have their stories intertwined in Cleave's emotionally manipulative, powerful novel about immigration and guilt.

Who wrote The Other Hand?

The Other Hand was written by Chris Cleave, from United Kingdom. First published in 2008.

What awards has The Other Hand won?

The Other Hand has received the following awards and honours: Costa Book Award 2008.

Is The Other Hand worth reading?

The Other Hand is a well-regarded book with solid critical recognition, with an aggregate editorial score of 66/100 on 50 Best Books, based on mentions across 1 editorial source. It is particularly recommended for readers interested in immigration, Nigeria, guilt.

Where can I buy The Other Hand?

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What category is The Other Hand?

The Other Hand is classified as Literary Fiction. Character-driven fiction that prioritises style, theme, and psychological depth.

What country is The Other Hand from?

The Other Hand originates from United Kingdom's literary tradition. Explore more books from United Kingdom on our country page.

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