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The steady running of the hour is his first novel and is being published in twenty languages. The suggested questions are intended to help your reading group find new and interesting angles and topics for your discussion. Tristan campbell, a postgrad in california in 2004, receives a letter from an english law firm suggesting that he may be the. Steady running of the hour paperback by go justin for sale. Sep 22, 2014 the steady running of the hour by justin go debut novelist justin go had me riveted until page 447 or some 16 hours stuck in the ears. Steady running of the hour, paperback by go, justin, isbn 0434023205, isbn 9780434023202, like new used, free shipping in the us. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading the steady running of the hour. When tristan, a young man living rather apathetically in san francisco, receives a call from lawyers in london with a mysterious summons, his life shifts paths. The steady running of the hour book wellington county.

Justin gos debut is ambitious in many waysit depicts a love that transcends time and disdains convention. The steady running of the hour by go, justin penguin random. Justin has lived in berlin, london, paris, and new york city, among other places. Justin go s ambitious, sprawling and compelling debut novel, the steady running of the hour, lurches from america to england, france, sweden germany and icelandeven stretching to the himalayasswitching back and forth in time from prewwi england to the present. In justin gos the steady running of the hour, a young man races. In his writing debut, the steady running of the hour, a part love story, part wwi story and part ancestral search, justin go has molded a fine novel that is well worth reading. The steady running of the hour justin go 97817601100. The steady running of the hour by justin go overdrive. I was drawn to the steady running of the hour by justin go because i thought it was about climbing mount everest.

For me, go is at his best when he is writing the historical passages. So i was a little disappointed to learn that everest is only a small portion of the novel. Justin go s first novel, the steady running of the hour, is winning early raves, but if it hadnt been for his mom, it might have never seen the light of day. Tristan campbell receives a letter from a solicitor in london. He studied at the university of california, berkeley and university college london.

The steady running of the hour book by justin go official. The steady running of the hour announces the arrival of a stunningly talented author. Part sprawling adventure, part melancholic ode to youth and identity, justin gos debut novel the steady running of the hour feels at once both small and big, intimate and sweeping. Its the story of selfdiscovery, following your passions no matter how selfdestructive they may be, and the need for truth. There is a moment late in justin gos first novel in which the protagonist, reading from a book called the icelandic sagas learns that in these ancient stories, personalities are shown. Search for library items search for lists search for. Go is a maximalist lofty emotions, extreme settings punching above his weight. May 12, 2014 there is a moment late in justin gos first novel in which the protagonist, reading from a book called the icelandic sagas learns that in these ancient stories, personalities are shown. This book is recommended for readers of literary fiction. The steady running of the hour by justin go goodreads. In justin gos the steady running of the hour, a young man.

The steady running of the hour justin go 9781476704586. A novel of adventure, romance, and a longlost family fortune. Hes a very talented writer and i enjoyed reading this book, as he made tristans search very. The steady running of the hour by justin go librarything. The steady running of the hour is justins debut novel and is very well written. Oct 09, 2015 when i first saw justin gos novel the steady running of the hour, the title piqued my interest. The steady running of the hour paperback bookpeople. A chance meeting in 1916 in london and two young people, ashley and imogen, become lovers for a week culminating with ashleys embarkation to france. Justin gos ambitious, sprawling and compelling debut novel, the steady running of the hour, lurches from america to england, france, sweden germany and icelandeven stretching to the himalayasswitching back and forth in time from prewwi england to the present. The steady running of the hour by go, justin penguin. The steady running of the hour shifts from 2004 to london in the midst of world war i, the battlefields of the somme, and the frenzy to climb mount everest in the mid1920s.

The steady running of the hour justin go audiobook bookbeat. The steady running of the hour historical novel society. The steady running of the hour, justin gos debut novel. The steady running of the hour audiobook justin go. Ashleys solicitors search in vain for imogen, but the estate remains unclaimed. It seems the trend in publishing these days is to stay away from pithy language and instead look to longer titlesa convention that raises mixed emotions in mebut something about this title intrigued me and compelled me to give it a closer look.

Its fun and easy to read, and i enjoyed the story of the young lovers during ww1 and the mountain climbing in the himalayas. With less than 20 pages to go, how did that utter devotion morph into annoyance, disappointment, dare i say, even a sense of betrayal. The steady running of the hour justin go audiobook. When i first saw justin gos novel the steady running of the hour, the title piqued my interest. A novel of adventure, romance, and a longlost family. Apr 15, 2014 justin gos ambitious, sprawling and compelling debut novel, the steady running of the hour, lurches from america to england, france, sweden germany and icelandeven stretching to the himalayasswitching back and forth in time from prewwi england to the present. The steady running of the hour by justin go debut novelist justin go had me riveted until page 447 or some 16 hours stuck in the ears.

Hed nearly given up on the book hed spent five years researching and writing, traveling to all the locations his characters inhabitlondon, paris, berlin. Just send us an email and well put the best up on the site. May 07, 2015 the steady running of the hour announces the arrival of a stunningly talented author. Go has lived in austin for five monthsa long stay for a man who has been a nomad for the last decade. Justin go s intriguing tale will pique readers interested in puzzles and in family genealogy. A young american discovers he may be the heir to the estate of an english wwi officer and alpinist, left unclaimed for nearly 80 years, which launches him on a quest across europe to uncover the true story of the officers love affair with the woman who may or may not be his greatgrandmother. The steady running of the hour justin go simon and schuster hardcover 480 pages april 2014.

I liked the historical detail it seemed to be wellresearched. Apr 21, 2015 the steady running of the hour announces the arrival of a stunningly talented author. He is told that there is an inheritance that he may be entitled to. The steady running of the hour by justin go electric. Justin gos book is meticulously researched and is really fascinating.

My partner got me the steady running of the hour by justin go. The steady running of the hour justin gos impressive and ambitious debut is meticulously plotted and researched, and combines the narrative drive of dan brown with the literary sensibility of alan hollinghurst. The steady running of the hour by justin go bookdragon. He studied at the university of california, berkeley, and university college london. The steady running of the hour audiobook by justin go. What could justin go have done to make this a more enjoyable book for you. Steady running of the hour by justin go paperback book for. Justin go attended the university of california at berkeley, where he graduated with a ba in history and art history. Along the way, the reader learns about the trenches of world war i and the expeditions of men attempting to conquer mount everest. What did you like best about the steady running of the hour. The steady running of the hour by justin go thebookbag. In this mesmerizing debut, a young american discove. Get this book free when you sign up for a 30day trial. There is a moment late in justin gos first novel in which the protagonist, reading from a book called the icelandic sagas learns that in these.

Written by justin go, audiobook narrated by steve west. Each week, our editors select the one author and one book they believe to be most worthy of your attention and highlight them in our pro connect email alert. Dual stories are told as the book jumps between the present and the. Mar 30, 2016 the steady running of the hour justin gos impressive and ambitious debut is meticulously plotted and researched, and combines the narrative drive of dan brown with the literary sensibility of alan hollinghurst. Justin gos novel is heartrending, transporting, and utterly compelling. The steady running of the hour by justin go 52 books or bust. The steady running of the hour is an okay novel with an interesting subject. Justin go a young american discovers he may be the heir to the estate of an english wwi officer and alpinist, left unclaimed for nearly 80 years, which launches him on a quest across europe to uncover the true. Signin to download and listen to this audiobook today. In 1916, a few days before going to war, ashley walsingham falls in love with imogen soamesandersson. Justin gos intriguing tale will pique readers interested in puzzles and in family genealogy.

In justin gos the steady running of the hour, a young. Justin go s debut is ambitious in many waysit depicts a love that transcends time and disdains convention. The steady running of the hour justin go s impressive and ambitious debut is meticulously plotted and researched, and combines the narrative drive of dan brown with the literary sensibility of alan hollinghurst. The steady running of the hour by justin go an impossible quest.