LONGLISTED FOR THE GORDON BURN PRIZE
AS HEARD ON R4s FRONT ROW
'The football novel is back.' The Times
Wonderful.' IRENOSEN OKOJIE
'A novel rich in both poetry and detail.' DAVID PEACE
'Memorable and moving . . . Your Show is a remarkable book'Observer
____________
The Uriah Rennie Show? Damn right it is.
From Jamaica to Sheffield to the recently formed Premier League, Uri rises through the ranks as a referee, making it to the highest level of our national game.
But along the way he is confronted with tensions and prejudices, old and new, which emerge as his every move is watched, analysed and commented on.
Your Show is the thrilling story of one man's pioneering efforts to make it, against the odds, to the very top of his profession and beyond.
'A gripping, thought-provoking and important read.' Daily Mail
'Incredibly moving . . . Whether a fan of football or not, readers will love this novel, and its ultimate message -- one of hope.' NICK BRADLEY
'Fantastic.' CANDICE CARTY-WILLIAMS
Publisher: Faber & Faber
ISBN: 9780571366804
Number of pages: 336
Weight: 279 g
Dimensions: 198 x 129 x 20 mm
Edition: Main
A really original novel, that gets inside Uriah Rennie’s head on his journey to the top and draws a vivid portrait of the man. It was fascinating to have a referee at the centre of the story, and for it to be framed... More
save your money
Please sign in to write a review
Would you like to proceed to the App store to download the Waterstones App?