A god in ruins
Atkinson, Kate2015
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Kate Atkinson's dazzling Life After Life explored the possibility of infinite chances and the power of choices, following Ursula Todd as she lived through the turbulent events of the last century over and over again. A God in Ruins tells the dramatic story of the 20th Century through Ursula's beloved younger brother Teddy--would-be poet, heroic pilot, husband, father, and grandfather-as he navigates the perils and progress of a rapidly changing world. After all that Teddy endures in battle, his greatest challenge is living in a future he never expected to have. An ingenious and moving exploration of one ordinary man's path through extraordinary times, A God in Ruins proves once again that Kate Atkinson is one of the finest novelists of our age.Kate Atkinson's 'Life After Life' explored the possibility of infinite chances, as Ursula Todd lived through the turbulent events of the last century again and again. In 'A God in Ruins', Atkinson turns her focus on Ursula's beloved younger brother Teddy - would-be poet, RAF bomber pilot, husband and father - as he navigates the perils and progress of the 20th century. For all Teddy endures in battle, his greatest challenge will be to face living in a future he never expected to have.
Main title:
A god in ruins / Kate Atkinson.
Author:
Atkinson, Kate, author
Imprint:
London : Doubleday, 2015.
Collation:
1 online resource (394 pages)
Series:
Todd Family ; 2
Notes:
Includes bibliographical references and filmography.Description based on print version record.
Linking notes:
Print version :
ISBN:
9781409043690 (ePub ebook)
Dewey class:
823.92
Language:
English
Related title:
A god in ruins
BRN:
2568770