Travelling in a Strange Land

Travelling in a Strange Land, a compelling work by David Park, is more than just a book. Published in 2018 by Bloomsbury Publishing PLC, this book transports readers into a realm that is both familiar and foreign. As the title suggests, the journey unfolds in an unfamiliar land, yet the emotions and experiences that the characters go through resonate deeply with the reader, making it a relatable read. The genre of the book is hard to pin down, as it beautifully blends elements of drama, suspense, and introspection. David Park, known for his evocative storytelling, has outdone himself with this creation. This book is a testament to his writing prowess and the ability to weave intricate narratives that captivate the reader. Bloomsbury Publishing PLC, renowned for their diverse and quality publications, has once again proven their mettle by bringing this gem to the readers. If you are looking for a book that will take you on a journey and make you reflect on your experiences, Travelling in a Strange Land is the one for you.

WINNER OF THE KERRY GROUP IRISH NOVEL OF THE YEAR

'I loved this delicate, beautifully written novella about fathers and sons' David Nicholls

'One of Ireland's great novelists' Roddy Doyle

'Wrings the heart' Bernard MacLaverty

'A mighty book' Frank McGuinness

'Extraordinary, raw and moving a chronicle of pain and powerlessness as could be written' Lisa McInerney

AN IRISH TIMES BOOK OF THE YEAR

The world is shrouded in snow. With transport ground to a halt, Tom must venture out into a transformed and treacherous landscape to collect his son, sick and stranded in student lodgings. But on this solitary drive from Belfast to Sunderland, Tom will be drawn into another journey, one without map or guide, and is forced to chart pathways of family history haunted by memory and clouded in regret.

Travelling in a Strange Land is a work of exquisite loss and transformative grace. It is a novel about fathers and sons, grief, memory, family and love; about the gulfs that lie between us and those we love, and the wrong turns that we take on our way to find them.