The Shock of the Fall
by Nathan Filer
The Shock of the Fall by Nathan Filer holds a well received rating of 3.79 out of 5, based on 21.8K reader ratings. First published in 2013. The book spans 310 pages.
About The Shock of the Fall
What begins as the story of a lost boy turns into a story of a brave man yearning to understand what happened that night, in the years since, and to his very person.While on vacation with their parents, Matthew Homes and his older brother snuck out in the middle of the night. Only Matthew came home safely. Ten years later, Matthew tells us, he has found a way to bring his brother back... What begins as the story of a lost boy turns into a story of a brave man yearning to understand what happened that night, in the years since, and to his very person. Unafraid to look at the shadows of our hearts, Nathan Filer's rare and brilliant debut shows us the strength that is rooted in resilience and love. Editor's Note Feb 10, 2014: St Martin's Press have just announced that Where The Moon Isn't will be republished under the UK title, The Shock and The Fall this week in digital format and later this fall in paperback. They said that the title change was necessary "because otherwise there's a lot of confusion" - The Shock and The Fall recently won the Costa Book of the Year award, which is UK based but has international renown.
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | Nathan Filer |
| Published | 2013 |
| Pages | 310 |
| Genres | Fiction, Fiction, Young Adult, Psychology |
| Average Rating | 3.79 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 21,798 |
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What genre is The Shock of the Fall?
The Shock of the Fall is categorized as Fiction, Fiction, Young Adult, Psychology. Its primary genre classification is Young Adult.
Is The Shock of the Fall worth reading?
Based on 21.8K reader ratings, The Shock of the Fall has an average score of 3.79 out of 5.00, which is considered "Well Received."
How many pages is The Shock of the Fall?
The Shock of the Fall has 310 pages.
Who wrote The Shock of the Fall?
The Shock of the Fall was written by Nathan Filer. It was first published in 2013.
What is the ISBN for The Shock of the Fall?
The ISBN-13 for The Shock of the Fall is 9780007491440.0.
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