England is Mine: An Observer Best Debut Novel 2024

Author: Nicolas Padamsee Format: Paperback Number of Pages: 336 LONGLISTED FOR THE 2025 GORDON BURN PRIZE David hates school, where he has been bullied, and has reached sixth form without any friends. Music is the only thing that keeps him going. Inspired by his hero, Karl Williams, he becomes vegan, wears eyeliner and writes song lyrics. But one night onstage Karl Williams accuses Muslims of homophobia and is cancelled. Conflicted by his feelings for his favourite artist and compelled by...Read more