A porter in a London hospital, Mark does the job because he's always wanted to be a caretaker. The irony is, the only person he can feel for is his older sister, Geena. When illness provokes the discovery that Geena was adopted before his parents left South Africa, Mark must face his feelings for her.
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*Starred Review* Pundits are already predicting Jones will be a top contender for this year's Booker Prize. His previous books have been hailed as intelligent, original, stylish, and ambitious, and his latest only reinforces the critics' comments. The fictional story of brother and sister Mark and Geena McLuhan combines a taut and sensitive exploration of family dynamics with an intelligent and thoughtful examination of racism, apartheid, politics, and violence that is at once gripping and provocative. Although Mark is four years younger, he's always been extremely close to Geena, who, at 32, is unemployed, lives with her parents, and frequents the London clubs-drugs-sex scene with a much younger crowd. When Geena starts experiencing hallucinations, the doctors are mystified. It's only when Geena learns she's adopted and travels to South Africa to find her birth parents that her hallucinations begin to make sense. But by then, she's put herself in great danger, and it's up to Mark to rescue her and convince her that a life based on love is better than a life based on lies. Brilliantly etched characters, a fine but often harrowing narrative, and an imaginative plot that's as much psychological thriller as it is social commentary make this a must for every serious reader. Emily Melton
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“An honest and compelling page–turner” -- INDEPENTDENT ON SUNDAY
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