If Nobody Speaks of Remarkable Things
275
Novel • Fiction
Unnamed British City • 1990s
2002
Adult
18+ years
If Nobody Speaks of Remarkable Things by Jon McGregor is a novel set on a single city block, centered around an unnamed tragedy. The narrative intricately weaves together the lives of the neighborhood’s residents, revealing their personal struggles and the impact of the tragedy through two perspectives: one woman's and the collective voice of the neighborhood. Topics of vehicle accidents and child fatalities are present.
Contemplative
Mysterious
Melancholic
Bittersweet
Serene
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If Nobody Speaks of Remarkable Things by Jon McGregor is lauded for its poetic prose and intricate depiction of ordinary life, which captivates readers with its lyrical style. Critics appreciate McGregor's ability to find beauty in the mundane. However, some find the narrative's slow pace and fragmented structure challenging. Overall, it's praised for its emotional depth and innovative storytelling.
If you cherish lyrical, observant, and deeply human narratives akin to Virginia Woolf’s Mrs. Dalloway or Marilynne Robinson’s Housekeeping, you will appreciate Jon McGregor’s If Nobody Speaks of Remarkable Things. It’s perfect for readers who relish fragmented storytelling and the quiet profundity in everyday life.
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Jon McGregor's innovative debut novel If Nobody Speaks of Remarkable Things was longlisted for the prestigious Booker Prize in 2002, making him one of the youngest authors to be recognized at the time.
The novel is renowned for its poetic and closely observed narrative style, which earned McGregor comparison to writers like Virginia Woolf for his ability to capture the beauty in everyday life.
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If Nobody Speaks of Remarkable Things received the Somerset Maugham Award in 2003, given to authors under the age of 35 to support and encourage their future work.
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275
Novel • Fiction
Unnamed British City • 1990s
2002
Adult
18+ years
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