Hornby, Nick: *1957

A Long Way Down, 2005 - Information about the Book

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General Information
- This is a story of four individuals confronting the limits of choice, circumstance, and their own mortality. It is a tale of connections made and missed, punishing regrets, and the grace of second chances.
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Articles
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  In 'Long Way Down,' The Ghosts Of Gun Violence Chill A Plan For Revenge. NPR Radio; October 30, 2017
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  Review by Alan Cheuse. NPR Radio; June 15, 2005
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- Author Audio (6:32)
  A Darker View from 'Long Way Down'. Hornby tells Liane Hansen about writing for the British and the American ear, and how music plays a role in his creative process. NPR Radio; June 19, 2005
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- A Long Way Down slyly astonishes: "The problem that Nick Hornby sets for himself is the following: These are not people who are tormented by delusions or hallucinations or insupportable psychic agitation." Yale News; September 09, 2005
Interviews
- Author An Evening with Nick Hornby, at the Kunsthaus, Zurich, Switzerland. SwissEduc; October 18, 2005
  - Talk about "A Long Way Down" and literature, host: Thomas Bodmer.
  - Answers to questions from the audience
  - Nick Nornby talks about the novel; host: Thomas Bodmer.
  - Nick Hornby apologizes for the way some of his characters talk.
  - Talk about "A Long Way Down" and literature, host: Thomas Bodmer.
- Author Audio (21:14)
  Nick Hornby talks about A Long Way Down. NPR Radio; originally aired June 15, 2005
- Author Nick Hornby talks about A Long Way Down