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Tristan campbell, a postgrad in california in 2004, receives a letter from an english law firm suggesting that he may be the. The steady running of the hour audiobook justin go. The steady running of the hour is justins debut novel and is very well written. This book is recommended for readers of literary fiction. The steady running of the hour is his first novel and is being published in twenty languages. The steady running of the hour justin go simon and schuster hardcover 480 pages april 2014. The steady running of the hour by justin go librarything. Seriously, i have to start reading the blurbs on the back of books. 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.

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. 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. Ashleys solicitors search in vain for imogen, but the estate remains unclaimed. A novel of adventure, romance, and a longlost family fortune. Justin gos debut is ambitious in many waysit depicts a love that transcends time and disdains convention. 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. 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. Steady running of the hour by justin go paperback book for. Not too long ago, the 33yearold was working as a hotel clerk in new orleans. I live out of a suitcase thats currently located in austin. Get this book free when you sign up for a 30day trial. Hes a very talented writer and i enjoyed reading this book, as he made tristans search very. 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.

Justin has lived in berlin, london, paris, and new york city, among other places. 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. A novel of adventure, romance, and a longlost family. The steady running of the hour announces the arrival of a stunningly talented author. For me, go is at his best when he is writing the historical passages. What did you like best about the steady running of the hour. Tristan campbell receives a letter from a solicitor in london. The steady running of the hour paperback bookpeople. Justin gos 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. The steady running of the hour is an okay novel with an interesting subject. In justin gos the steady running of the hour, a young man. The steady running of the hour justin go audiobook. 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. He is told that there is an inheritance that he may be entitled to.

May 07, 2015 the steady running of the hour announces the arrival of a stunningly talented author. The steady running of the hour audiobook by justin go. The steady running of the hour by justin go an impossible quest. I was drawn to the steady running of the hour by justin go because i thought it was about climbing mount everest. The steady running of the hour justin go 9781476704586. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. 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. The steady running of the hour justin go 97817601100.

The steady running of the hour by justin go bookdragon. Apr 18, 2014 the steady running of the hour is justins debut novel and is very well written. Justin gos novel is heartrending, transporting, and utterly compelling. 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 by justin go official.

Dual stories are told as the book jumps between the present and the. Oct 09, 2015 when i first saw justin gos novel the steady running of the hour, the title piqued my interest. In justin gos the steady running of the hour, a young man races. So i was a little disappointed to learn that everest is only a small portion of the novel.

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. 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. 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. The suggested questions are intended to help your reading group find new and interesting angles and topics for your discussion. Its fun and easy to read, and i enjoyed the story of the young lovers during ww1 and the mountain climbing in the himalayas. The steady running of the hour by go, justin penguin. 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. Justin go s debut is ambitious in many waysit depicts a love that transcends time and disdains convention. What could justin go have done to make this a more enjoyable book for you. In 1916, a few days before going to war, ashley walsingham falls in love with imogen soamesandersson.

In this mesmerizing debut, a young american discove. Steady running of the hour, paperback by go, justin, isbn 0434023205, isbn 9780434023202, like new used, free shipping in the us. Ashleys attorneys search in vain for imogen, but the estate remains unclaimed. The steady running of the hour by go, justin penguin random. The steady running of the hour justin go audiobook bookbeat. The steady running of the hour by justin go goodreads. When i first saw justin gos novel the steady running of the hour, the title piqued my interest. Signin to download and listen to this audiobook today. He studied at the university of california, berkeley, and university college london.

Search for library items search for lists search for. The steady running of the hour, justin gos debut novel. Go has lived in austin for five monthsa long stay for a man who has been a nomad for the last decade. My partner got me the steady running of the hour by justin go. Justin gos book is meticulously researched and is really fascinating.

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. The steady running of the hour by justin go electric. Hed nearly given up on the book hed spent five years researching and writing, traveling to all the locations his characters inhabitlondon, paris, berlin. Steady running of the hour paperback by go justin for sale. The steady running of the hour book wellington county.

The steady running of the hour by justin go 52 books or bust. 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 thebookbag. In justin gos the steady running of the hour, a young. Justin go s intriguing tale will pique readers interested in puzzles and in family genealogy.

The steady running of the hour by justin go overdrive. Dec 14, 2015 the steady running of the hour flips back and forth between the present and a young man searching out his origins to see if he is the mysterious inheritor of millions and world war 1 and the years immediately following it. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading the steady running of the hour. I liked the historical detail it seemed to be wellresearched.

Justin gos intriguing tale will pique readers interested in puzzles and in family genealogy. Go is a maximalist lofty emotions, extreme settings punching above his weight. 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. Written by justin go, audiobook narrated by steve west. Justin go attended the university of california at berkeley, where he graduated with a ba in history and art history. Apr 21, 2015 the steady running of the hour announces the arrival of a stunningly talented author. The steady running of the hour historical novel society. 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. 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. Just send us an email and well put the best up on the site. He studied at the university of california, berkeley and university college london. 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. 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 will leave you feeling emotionally drained and historically enlightened.