The Names 'The best debut novel in years' Sunday Times
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Erscheinungsdatum
06.05.2025
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9781399624053
A once-in-a-generation debut from a major new talent, The Names is the story of three names, three versions of a life, and the infinite possibilities that a single decision can spark.
THE NUMBER ONE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER
WINNER OF THE BRITISH BOOK AWARDS DEBUT NOVEL OF THE YEAR 2026
'I've just been blown away by the best debut novel in years . . . A genius idea for a book'
Sunday Times
'Wildly original and emotionally profound'
Observer
'An unadulterated success: moving, evocative and utterly convincing'
The Times
OVER HALF A MILLION COPIES SOLD
It is 1987, and in the wake of a great storm, Cora sets out with her young daughter to register the birth of her son. Her husband expects her to follow tradition and call the baby after him - but is it right for her child to inherit his name from generations of domineering men? Her choice will shape the course of their lives.
Seven years later, her son is Bear, a name chosen by his sister, hoping he will grow up to be brave and big-hearted. Or he is Julian, the name his mother set her heart on, keen for him to become his own person. Or he is Gordon, named after his father and raised in his cruel image - but is there still a chance to break the mould?
Powerfully moving and full of hope, this is the story of three names, three versions of a life, and the infinite possibilities that a single decision can spark.
A BOOK OF THE YEAR IN THE SUNDAY TIMES, GUARDIAN, INDEPENDENT, IRISH MAIL ON SUNDAY, COSMOPOLITAN AND MANY MORE | A READ WITH JENNA AND HAPPY PLACE BOOKCLUB PICK
'The viral literary hit'
Grazia
'A beautiful, heartwrenching, utterly original novel'
Miranda Cowley Heller
'One of those rare books that makes you glad to be alive'
Stylist
'Magnificent . . . Read it. It's very special'
Chris Whitaker
'Beautifully written, and wise and tender . . . An utter original'
Jojo Moyes
'Exceptional . . . will stay with me for a very long time'
Anita Rani, Woman's Hour
'Heart-shattering . . . a sucker punch of a novel'
Pandora Sykes
'A modern classic'
Jenna Bush Hager
'Heartbreaking and yet brimful of hope . . . Exceptional'
Mail on Sunday
'Brilliant . . . one of those books that will make you irritable with anyone who interrupts you, but which you'll finish wanting to press into the hands of a friend'
The Times
'Astonishing, unique and incredibly moving, The Names is a beautiful novel about the courage of a mother in the moment she names her child . . . I know it will stay with me for a long time'
Jeanine Cummins
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A must read!
I cannot put into words how much I love this book. It's been a few months, since I read it and I'm ready to reread it already. The prose is absolutely beautiful and the story is heartwrenching and hopeful at the same time. I loved the parallels within the three lives, that joined them together and made it so palpable, that they were being lived by the same person, who's circumstances had been changed so vastly, by one detail. I'm getting the German version for my mum and I hope you'll consider getting this book in any form for yourself or someone you love, because its worth it. -
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“That maybe freedom is just about choosing the life you want."
Florence Knapp takes us through three different storylines to show how even the smallest choices can shape a whole life. It all starts with naming the youngest son, and from there, the family's life splits into three completely different paths. The writing is absolutely gorgeous! Each reality has its own vibe and style, which really impressed me. The author grabbed me emotionally with her words and didn't let go. The story itself is raw, heartbreaking, and incredibly moving, but also full of hope. Domestic violence and emotional life-altering setbacks run through the different realities, hitting me on a deep, personal level. "The Names" is an amazing and powerful debut that totally convinces with its intense, emotional, and tragic story.
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