Items related to Out in the Open
Synopsis
'A...humane and very beautiful book'
Garth Greenwell, author of What Belongs to You
A young boy has fled his home. Crouched in his hiding place he hears the shouts of the men hunting him. When the search party has passed, what lies before him is an infinite, arid plain, one he must cross in order to escape those from whom he’s fleeing. One night he crosses paths with an old goatherd and from that moment nothing will ever be the same for either of them.
Out in the Open tells the story of a boy in a drought-stricken country ruled by violence. A closed world where names and dates don’t matter, where morals have drained away with the water. In this landscape the boy, not yet a lost cause, has the chance to learn the painful basics of judgement, or to live out forever the violence with which he grew up.
Winner of the European Union Prize for Literature 2016
"synopsis" may belong to another edition of this title.
Review
"This novel's deep theme is a peculiar kind of heroism – that of claiming, in a world stripped to necessity, a human remainder of grace: the choice to bear witness to ideals that are more precious than survival and that exist only in our affirmation of them. Out in the Open is a harrowing, humane, and very beautiful book" (Garth Greenwell, author of What Belongs to You)
"The writing is austere with flourishes of great beauty from an exceptional translator" (Rosie Goldsmith Independent)
"Its rural lexicon enriches a tale told with savage precision, and filled with memorable passages" (Julius Purcell The Times Literary Supplement)
"Undeniably impressive and compelling because everything is everywhere so thoroughly and keenly imagined and realised" (Allan Massie Scotsman)
"[A] searing, beautifully observed debut" (Eithne Farry Sunday Express)
Book Description
An electrifying debut from a major new Spanish writer that has become an international bestseller.
"About this title" may belong to another edition of this title.
- PublisherVintage
- Publication date2016
- ISBN 10 009958218X
- ISBN 13 9780099582182
- BindingPaperback
- Number of pages192
Top Search Results from the AbeBooks Marketplace
Stock Image
Out in the Open
Seller: WorldofBooks, Goring-By-Sea, WS, United Kingdom
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Paperback. Condition: Very Good. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged. Seller Inventory # GOR007416160
Quantity: 2 available
Seller Image
Out in the Open
Seller: WeBuyBooks, Rossendale, LANCS, United Kingdom
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Condition: Good. Most items will be dispatched the same or the next working day. Ex Library Book with usual stamps and stickers. Seller Inventory # mon0018409603
Quantity: 1 available
Stock Image
Out in the Open
Seller: Better World Books Ltd, Dunfermline, United Kingdom
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Condition: Good. Ships from the UK. Former library book; may include library markings. Used book that is in clean, average condition without any missing pages. Seller Inventory # 18388483-20
Quantity: 1 available
Stock Image
Out in the Open
Seller: Better World Books Ltd, Dunfermline, United Kingdom
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Condition: Very Good. Ships from the UK. Former library book; may include library markings. Used book that is in excellent condition. May show signs of wear or have minor defects. Seller Inventory # GRP95574294
Quantity: 1 available
Stock Image
Out in the Open
Seller: Brit Books, Milton Keynes, United Kingdom
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Paperback. Condition: Used; Very Good. ***Simply Brit*** Welcome to our online used book store, where affordability meets great quality. Dive into a world of captivating reads without breaking the bank. We take pride in offering a wide selection of used books, from classics to hidden gems, ensuring there is something for every literary palate. All orders are shipped within 24 hours and our lightning fast-delivery within 48 hours coupled with our prompt customer service ensures a smooth journey from ordering to delivery. Discover the joy of reading with us, your trusted source for affordable books that do not compromise on quality. Seller Inventory # 3787286
Quantity: 2 available
Seller Image
Out in the Open [Soft Cover ]
Seller: booksXpress, Bayonne, NJ, U.S.A.
Seller rating 4 out of 5 stars
Soft Cover. Condition: new. Seller Inventory # 9780099582182
Quantity: 1 available
Stock Image
OUT IN THE OPEN
Seller: Revaluation Books, Exeter, United Kingdom
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Paperback. Condition: Brand New. 192 pages. 7.80x5.08x0.51 inches. In Stock. Seller Inventory # zk009958218X
Quantity: 1 available
Seller Image
Out in the Open
Print on DemandSeller: moluna, Greven, Germany
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Condition: New. Dieser Artikel ist ein Print on Demand Artikel und wird nach Ihrer Bestellung fuer Sie gedruckt. A.humane and very beautiful book Garth Greenwell, author of What Belongs to You A young boy has fled his home.An electrifying debut from a major new Spanish writer that has become an international bestseller. A.humane and very beautiful b. Seller Inventory # 103991640
Quantity: Over 20 available