The Condition of Ice
Published on 20. December 2012
172 pages
978-1-78087-955-0 (ISBN)
Description
In 1936 Ernest Tinnion leaves England for Switzerland to climb, with his childhood friend Hansi Kirchner, the awesome north face of the Versucherin. As they prepare the ascent, unforeseen pressures mount: from Tinnion's lover, who has left her husband to join him; from a too curious, menacing German photographer; and from a rival Italian team. In a breathtaking climax, Tinnion is forced to weigh survival against loyalty, neutrality against love and friendship, and to recognise ominous parallels with the looming global conflict.
Reviews / Votes
'Excellent, exquisitely crafted... one of Britain's finest writers' Daily Mail. * Daily Mail * 'That rare thing: a novel of action and emotion which is also a novel about the way people think ... it is a tremendous achievement' Independent. * Independent * 'Christopher Burns' harsh, beautiful novel employs a number of unforgettable mountaineering images to dig deep into the condition of the European soul on the eve of war' Kazuo Ishiguro. * Kazuo Ishiguro *More details
Edition
Digital original
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Edition type
Digital original
File size
0,94 MB
ISBN-13
978-1-78087-955-0 (9781780879550)
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Schweitzer Classification
Person
Christopher Burns is the author of six novels, including the acclaimed A Division of the Light. He lives with his wife near the western edge of the English Lake District.
