Synopsis
Akin is a tender tale of love, loss and family, from Emma Donoghue, the international bestselling author of Room.
'If Room forced home truths on us, about parenthood, responsibility and love, Akin deals with similar subject matter more subtly, but in the end just as compellingly' - Guardian
A retired New York professor’s life is thrown into chaos when he takes his...
Details
03 October 2019480 minutes
Jason Culp
9781529020007Imprint: Picador
Reviews
Highly emotional but never sentimental.Vogue
Akin offers a subtle, entertaining portrait of the relationship—and friction—between age and youth.The Economist
An important, touching novel that stays with you long after you’re done reading it.Independent
Poignant and hopeful, the bestselling novelist of Room has delivered another exquisite portrayal of an adult and child making their way in the world.Woman & Home
