Human Croquet by Kate Atkinson is a novel that blends elements of magical realism with a coming-of-age story.
It follows the life of Isobel Fairfax, a teenager living in 1960s England, who experiences mysterious shifts in time and reality.
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Book Blurb
Human Croquet tells the story of Isobel Fairfax, a girl growing up in Lythe, a typical 1960s British suburb. But Lythe was once the heart of an Elizabethan feudal estate and home to a young English tutor named William Shakespeare, and as Isobel investigates the strange history of her family, her neighbours, and her village, she occasionally gets caught in Shakespearean time warps.
Meanwhile, she gets closer to the shocking truths about her missing mother, her war-hero father, and the hidden lives of her close friends and classmates.
About the Author
Kate Atkinson is a British author known for her novels, short stories, and plays. Kate Atkinson books have received numerous awards and accolades. These include the Whitbread Book of the Year Award (for Behind the Scenes at the Museum) and multiple Costa Book Awards in various categories. She has also been shortlisted for prestigious literary awards such as the Man Booker Prize.
Kate Atkinson books are therefore a must-read for so many people. Atkinson’s writing often blends various genres, including literary fiction, crime fiction, and historical fiction, and she is praised for her intricate plots, well-drawn characters, and sharp wit.
Has Kate Atkinson written any other novels?
Kate Atkinson has written several novels, novellas and short story collections. A full list of her books can be found on the link below.
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