Grace Williams Says It Loud 英文原版

　　Shortlisted for the Orange Prize for Fiction The Times Bookclub choice for April Nominated for The London Book Award 2011 in the London Awards for Art and Performance and The Authors’ Club First Novel Award Shortlisted for the Waverton Good Read Award and the Commonwealth Writers’ First Book Award The doctors said no more could be done and advised Grace’s parents to put her away. On her first day at the Briar Mental Institute, Grace, aged eleven, meets Daniel. Debonair Daniel, an epileptic who can type with his feet, sees a different Grace: someone to share secrets and canoodle with, someone to fight for. A deeply affecting, spirit-soaring story of love against the odds.

　　Emma Henderson ran a ski chalet in France for several years. She now lives in London and this is her first novel.

　　Henderson allows you to soar with Grace’s imagination The Times book club ‘Startlingly assured, poetic and engaging – GRACE WILLIAMS SAYS IT LOUD introduces a new voice, one which I have no doubt we will be hearing much more of; I read it in two sittings, and am already looking forward to her next work.’ Patrick McCabe ‘There is tenderness, joy, romance (not to mention inventive sex) and heartbreak. The language is tricksy, the subject disturbing. But this book is energetic, passionate and not easily forgotten.’ Sunday Times Grace’s story from child to adult, told to stunning effect. Beautifully written, funny, sad and unforgettable, a love story like no other, it could be your book of the year. Choice ‘far more inspiring than a hundred feel-good tomes’ Independent, Books of the Year Mesmerising … an incredible journey through love, loss, bittersweet triumph and disaster Sunday Herald ‘A quirky and clever debut… this is an honest and witty insight into mental illness.’ Stylist Grace’s romance with Daniel, a “debonair” epileptic, is tender and convincing; the limber, musical prose peppered with brilliant de*ions… Independent on Sunday