Michael Carson (1) (1946–)
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Conhecimento Comum
- Nome legal
- Wherly, Michael
- Data de nascimento
- 1946-05-12
- Sexo
- male
- Nacionalidade
- UK
- Locais de residência
- Wallasey, Merseyside, England, UK
Saudi Arabia
Oman
Iran
Nigeria
Indonesia (mostrar todos 11)
The Bahamas
USA
Brunei
Colchester, Essex, England, UK
New Brighton, England, UK - Educação
- Marymount Convent, Wallasey
St Anselm’s College, Birkenhead
University College of Wales, Aberystwyth
University of Oxford (Hertford College)
University of London - Ocupações
- novelist
short-story writer
columnist
lecturer
lifeguard - Prémios e menções honrosas
- Winner of the Writers Inc short story competition (2006)
Bridport Prize, runner up (2007)
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Estatísticas
- Obras
- 15
- Also by
- 1
- Membros
- 515
- Popularidade
- #48,205
- Avaliação
- 3.4
- Críticas
- 2
- ISBN
- 37
- Línguas
- 3
- Marcado como favorito
- 1
All is quiet in this remote area, the rebels who had been the cause of so much trouble, if not gone, are apparently now inactive. The region is beginning to open up too as a new road is in progress, and a power station about to open. But these developments bring new worries for Nicholson and Hepworth, who fear their positions will become redundant if the region becomes peaceful. So begins a period of action and bungling as various ones try to interfere.
The bewildered Ibrahim is unwittingly very much at the centre of events, and torn between tradition and family and new friends and acquaintances. Peter Drury throws himself enthusiastically and sincerely into his new role, but is not quite prepared for what he finds himself up against. The two female characters are in no doubt where they stand, and lend their support accordingly. Nicholson’s one and only concern is his own well being, and Hepworth proves an easy pawn in his selfish plans. The postmaster Nasser proves to be much more than the compliant man of the community.
This is a well written and amusing account, full of surprises and twists, with some endearing characters and relationships. That we seen into each individuals mind and heart, are made privy to their thinking, their intentions, doubts and worries, gives added depth to the story. Peter and Ibrahim are particularly appealing characters; Nicholson and Hepworth by contrast make worthy villains. I found this a most enjoyable and involving story.… (mais)