Nightingale Point

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PRAISE FOR ‘Luan Goldie is one to watch. Her writing is heartfelt and sublime’ Abir Mukherjee, author of l and ‘So much warmth in the description of a working class community .. . it’s not perfect or idealistic, but it’s warm and recognisable’ Jendella Benson, contributing editor for Black Ballad ‘Pacy, vivid and moving. I read it in two sittings and am still thinking about Tristan and Malachi, as if I knew them from school’ Katy Mahood, author of ‘Costa prize-winning author Goldie compassionately explores the ways her characters’ lives are changed, and how they live with the aftermath’ ‘Pacey and powerful’ ‘The type of story that will stay with you long after you’ve read the last page’ ‘Brilliant … touches on race, mental health and community in a fresh way’ ‘Heart-breaking, beautifully told book that really delineates between each character and each aftermath of the plane crash’ ‘‘Goldie’s simple, journalistic writing drags you straight into these people’s lives before, during and after the disaster. It’s an approach that strips away artifice and puts you right there in the council estate as hell rains down on these ordinary lives. Brilliant and moving’ ‘Flawlessly portrayed … A riveting read’ ‘A story of hope, a cheer to the strength and importance of community and resilience. Beautiful, assured and sincere’ ‘Gripping from the get-go…Goldie’s talent for writing with pace and creating flawed characters you really grow to care about, makes it all the more affecting…important’