From the author of The Gustav Sonata
Today is Jack Sadler's birthday. Or is it? He's not sure, he doesn't really care. It might be his last day or the beginning of a new chapter in his life. He must find the key to his old room. He knows the truth about his past lies there and somehow he must get in and confront it.
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Imprint: Vintage Digital
Published: 28/02/2011
ISBN: 9781446450475
Length: 208 Pages
RRP: £8.99
Sadler's Birthday is as far from the stereotype of a young woman's first novel as it can be. It is a masterly study of a lonely but loyal man that is deeply felt, intelligent and often touchingly funny. I liked it very much
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