Things We Couldn't Explain
Will be published approx. on 20. November 2014
Book
Paperback/Softback
432 pages
978-1-78375-308-6 (ISBN)
Description
Things We Couldn't Explain is a comic story of young love, thwarted desire and the slippery nature of faith. It's ideal for readers who have enjoyed The Fault in Our Stars and The Rosie Project.
Some things just can't be explained. It's the summer of '79 and the small town of Jericho, Ohio is awash with mysteries. Anne-Marie is beautiful, blind, virginal - and pregnant. Ethan is the boy next door who would do anything to win her heart.
But when the Virgin Mary starts to appear in the sunset, the town is besieged by zealots, tourists and profiteers. Can love survive amidst the madness?
A comic tale of young love, thwarted desire and the slippery nature of faith...
Author Information: Betsy Tobin is the acclaimed author of four novels: Bone House, short-listed for the Commonwealth Prize and winner of a Herodotus Prize in America, The Bounce, Ice Land, and Crimson China, a BBC Radio 4 Book-At-Bedtime and shortlisted for Epic Romantic Novel of the Year. Her books have been published throughout Europe and North America and two have been optioned for feature film. Betsy also writes for stage and radio, and is a past winner of the London Writers' Competition for her short story, Joyride. Born and raised in the American Midwest, she now lives in London and Wales with her husband and four children, and teaches writing with Arvon and First Story.
Some things just can't be explained. It's the summer of '79 and the small town of Jericho, Ohio is awash with mysteries. Anne-Marie is beautiful, blind, virginal - and pregnant. Ethan is the boy next door who would do anything to win her heart.
But when the Virgin Mary starts to appear in the sunset, the town is besieged by zealots, tourists and profiteers. Can love survive amidst the madness?
A comic tale of young love, thwarted desire and the slippery nature of faith...
Author Information: Betsy Tobin is the acclaimed author of four novels: Bone House, short-listed for the Commonwealth Prize and winner of a Herodotus Prize in America, The Bounce, Ice Land, and Crimson China, a BBC Radio 4 Book-At-Bedtime and shortlisted for Epic Romantic Novel of the Year. Her books have been published throughout Europe and North America and two have been optioned for feature film. Betsy also writes for stage and radio, and is a past winner of the London Writers' Competition for her short story, Joyride. Born and raised in the American Midwest, she now lives in London and Wales with her husband and four children, and teaches writing with Arvon and First Story.
Reviews / Votes
`Things We Couldn't Explain is a gorgeously romantic, comic and ingenious tale. Tobin sets up the engaging clash between science, faith and doubt but with the focus firmly on fun.' * Clitheroe Advertiser * `Beautifully written and cleverly conceived, Things We Couldn't Explain is a delight from start to finish.' * Blackpool Gazette * `Things We Couldn't Explain is about first love, miracles, and the moral choices people make in the face of the inexplicable.' * Amanda Craig * `A quirky story filled with charismaticcharacters...touching and quite beautiful.' * Random Things Through My Letterbox * Written with wit, compassion, warmth and a grasp of how imperfect human beings can command our sympathies, this is a serious treat.http://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/books/reviews/things-we-couldnt-explain-by-betsy-tobin--book-review-wit-and-warmth-in-a-tale-of-a-miracle-in-the-midwest-9926530.html -- Amanda Craig * The Independent * `The perfect book club read!' * @Leponline * `Deliciously filmic...written with wit, compassion, warmth and a grasp of how imperfect human beings can command our sympathies, this is a serious treat. * The Independent * `Betsy Tobin is on top form in this perfectly-pitched romantic comedy which features two lovesick teenagers caught up in a religious maelstrom...a warm and witty, original and entertaining coming-of-age odyssey.' * Lancashire Evening Post * `A tender, charming love story...one of those rare books that can be enjoyed equally by both parents and teenagers...Absolutely delightful - both heartwarming and thought provoking.' * The Bookbag *
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Language
English
Place of publication
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Headline Publishing Group
Product notice
Paperback (UK-B)
ISBN-13
978-1-78375-308-6 (9781783753086)
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Betsy Tobin is the acclaimed author of four novels: BONE HOUSE, short-listed for the Commonwealth Prize and winner of a Herodotus Prize in America, THE BOUNCE, ICE LAND, and CRIMSON CHINA, a BBC Radio 4 Book-At-Bedtime and shortlisted for Epic Romantic Novel of the Year. Her books have been published throughout Europe and North America and two have been optioned for feature film. Betsy also writes for stage and radio, and is a past winner of the London Writers' Competition for her short story, JOYRIDE. Born and raised in the American Midwest, she now lives in London and Wales with her husband and four children, and teaches writing with Arvon and First Story.