A Long Way Down

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On New Year's Eve, four strangers meet on the rooftop of a tower block, each planning to end their lives. But as their unexpected gathering unfolds, their shared pain turns into an unlikely bond that challenges their will to live.

A darkly funny and moving story about strangers, secrets, and the power of unexpected friendship.

Martin Sharp, a fallen TV presenter, is ready to jump from a tower block after feeling he’s wasted his life. However, his solitary plan is interrupted when Maureen, a single mother, shows up, followed by Jess, an eighteen-year-old, and JJ, an American rock star. They’ve all come with their own reasons to end it all, hijacking Martin’s idea in the process.

With a few sharp words and some cold pizza, these four strangers quickly become allies. But as they face their darkest moments together, they begin to wonder if their newfound friendship might just be the reason to keep going.

Shortlisted for the 2005 Whitbread Award and the Commonwealth Writers Prize, Nick Hornby’s A Long Way Down blends humor and heartache in a compelling narrative. Fans of Jonathan Coe, David Sedaris, and David Nicholls will find plenty to love in this unforgettable novel.

Critics have praised it as Hornby’s best work yet, highlighting its engaging plot, richly drawn characters, and sharp humor. It’s a story that’s impossible to put down and filled with some of the finest writing and most memorable characters you’ll encounter.

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