Any Human Heart

Author: William Boyd

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  • : 22.99 AUD
  • : 9780241981450
  • : Penguin Books, Limited
  • : Penguin Books, Limited
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  • : May 2017
  • : 181mm X 111mm
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  • : June 2017
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  • : William Boyd
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Description

Every life is both ordinary and extraordinary, but Logan Mountstuart's - lived from the beginning to the end of the twentieth century - contains more than its fair share of both. As a writer who finds inspiration with Hemingway in Paris and Virginia Woolf in London, as a spy recruited by Ian Fleming and betrayed in the war and as an art-dealer in '60s New York, Logan mixes with the movers and shakers of his times. But as a son, friend, lover and husband, he makes the same mistakes we all do in our search for happiness. Here, then, is the story of a life lived to the full - and a journey deep into averyhuman heart.

Reviews

A terrific journey through the twentieth century. Thoroughly entertaining and enjoyable -- Jeremy Paxman Wise, profound and moving. Only the very best novels make you look at your own life and imagine your own future with fresh eyes -- William Sutcliffe Independent on Sunday Superb, wonderful, enjoyable Guardian This fabulous book all about life... is the journey of anyone with a heart... I think of Any Human Heart often - the sign of a truly great book -- Fi Glover Spectator Sheer, truly brilliant storytelling. He has probably written more classic books than any of his contemporaries Daily Telegraph Astonishing, touching, extremely funny. A brilliant evocation of a past era and an immensely readable story Sunday Telegraph Astounding. One of Boyd's greatest achievements Mail on Sunday