Author:Michel Faber

NEIL GAIMAN: 'Glorious. A story that will be found and enjoyed and dreamed about for years to come'
A celebration of friendship, courage and imagination inspired by Alice in Wonderland, The Chronicles of Narnia and The Wizard of Oz.
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It all starts on the morning the letter D disappears from the language.
First, it vanishes from her parents' conversation at breakfast, then from the road signs outside. Soon the local dentist and the neighbour's Dalmatian are missing, and even the Donkey Derby has been called off.
Though she doesn't know why, Dhikilo is summoned to the home of her old history teacher Professor Dodderfield and his faithful Labrador, Nelly Robinson. And this is where our story really begins.
Set between England and the wintry land of Liminus, a world enslaved by the monstrous Gamp and populated by fearsome, enchanting creatures, D (Tale of Two Worlds) is a mesmerising tale of friendship and bravery in an uncertain world. Told with simple beauty and warmth, its celebration of moral courage and freethinking is a powerful reminder of our human capacity for strength, hope and justice.
'Dhikilo is a splendid heroine for our time: She stands for kindness, honesty and humanity' DIANE SETTERFIELD
'Young adult readers will love it, but Faber's brio and bubbly ingenuity will delight adult readers too.' Daily Mail
Glorious. There is such personal and political outrage about the world. But what makes it feel like a Real Story, one that will be found and enjoyed and dreamed about for years to come, is Dhikilo, a fabulous heroine and a real person on the page. Her adventure and bravery as she attempts to restore a missing letter to the world is beautifully written and delightfully told. I loved it
—— NEIL GAIMANIn this rather ebullient and lovely new novel by Michel Faber ... older children and fully-grown adults will certainly find much to relish in it
—— THE SCOTSMANMichel Faber never fails to tell his story with wit, intelligence and charm
—— SUNDAY TELEGRAPHPart affectionate homage, part exhuberant fan fiction, YA readers will love it, but Faber's brio and bubbly ingenuity will delight adult readers too
—— DAILY MAILDazzling
—— INDEPENDENTA firecracker of a novel
—— STUART KELLY, EDINBURGH LITERARY FESTIVAL 2020If ever a book like this was needed, it is now. Dhikilo is a splendid heroine for our time: She stands for kindness, honesty and humanity. Her triumph will have readers rejoicing
—— DIANE SETTERFIELDTestament to his storytelling gift and to the charm and the warmth of his writing
—— TELEGRAPHThe deadpan style makes this more funny than scary. Faber's acknowledged debt to James Thurber's O is clear. It's very enjoyable
—— SUNDAY EXPRESSI'm not sure if we knew it at the time, but KTS was decolonising and demystifying literature for a generation.
—— Theresa IkokoThe erotic romance thriller.
—— VogueA piece of literary genius.
—— ComplexKeisha did it first.
—— Candice BraithwaiteA crucial part of British literature.
—— Bolu Babalola'[A] gorgeously crafted novel'
—— The Washington PostA sweet, charming and wonderfully astute take on humanity and its foibles, this is gorgeous storytelling
—— Psychologies, Book of the MonthThe Lincoln Highway is a joyride...[a] delightful tour de force .. There's so much to enjoy in this generous novel packed with fantastic characters
—— NPR.orgFollowing the runaway success of A Gentleman in Moscow, Amor Towles returns with his third major novel, and we're pleased to say it's another stunner... A gem of a book
—— Woman and Home, Book of the Month[The Lincoln Highway] is reason to rejoice for Towles's millions of fans, who made his first two novels, Rules of Civility and A Gentleman in Moscow, runaway international bestsellers
—— The MillionsTowles' third novel is even more entertaining than his much-acclaimed A Gentleman in Moscow (2016)... A remarkable blend of sweetness and doom, Towles' novel is packed with revelations about the American myth, the art of storytelling, and the unrelenting pull of history. An exhilarating ride through Americana.
—— Kirkus starred review"[The] notion of American openness, of ever-fractalizing free will, coming up against the fickle realities of fate is the tension that powers Towles' exciting, entertaining [...] picaresque . . . Stories can bring us back to ourselves, Towles seems to say, if only we are open to receiving their power . . . Anyone who follows The Lincoln Highway will relish the trip
—— Los Angeles TimesAn enthralling odyssey
—— PeopleAbsorbing
—— USA TodayA wild ride through Americana
—— BuzzFeedHistory [and] adventure collide in The Lincoln Highway . . . The pace is fast and writing concise, making it a digestible read whether in bed or at a loud coffee shop
—— Associated PressMagnificent . . . Towles is a supreme storyteller, and this one-of-a-kind kind of novel isn't to be missed
—— Publishers Weekly[A] playfully thought-provoking novel . . . [Towles] juggles the pieces of his plot deftly, shifting from voice to voice, skirting sentimentality and quirkiness with a touch of wistful regret, and leading up to an ending that is bound to provoke discussion
—— BooklistA new author to me- but I'll be reading Amor's A Gentlemen in Moscow, as I was blown away by this... A heartfelt read, one that makes me think of coming of age film Stand By Me
—— PrimaA natural storyteller, Towles keeps the plot ticking over nicely in a solid holiday listen destined for the big screen
—— Irish ExaminerA perfect paperback
—— The HeraldA book to lose yourself in
—— Muddy Stilettos