Book of George

Charming, clever, insightful...a commercial-literary gem for fans of Kiley Reid, Curtis Sittenfeld and Alison Espach -- Pandora Sykes

A smart, funny and surprisingly moving read for fans of Dolly Alderton ― The I paper

A fantastic portrait of a character...thought-provoking, funny and sad ― Daily Mail

Greathead conveys the challenges faced by an entire generation with wit and compassion. This absorbing portrait of millennial malaise will surely resonate with anyone who knows a George ― Observer

This book is a knockout. Mesmerizing from page one, it's Stoner meets Mrs. Bridge meets George, the millennial male we can't look away from. Kate Greathead has gifted us with a character for the ages, and a novel that is sure to be swooned over and endlessly discussed. -- Maria Semple, author of WHERE'D YOU GO, BERNADETTE?

The Book of George is not only an excellent novel - it's also one of the most interesting books I've read in a long time. Engaging from the first page, it nevertheless gains momentum as it progresses, deftly building toward something larger and unexpected, a portrait of a character - and to an extent a generation - that's as convincing as it is moving. -- Adelle Waldman, author of THE LOVE AFFAIRS OF NATHANIEL P and HELP WANTED

Both epic and intimate in scope - The World According to Garp for millennials. Painfully funny, sublimely astute, lovingly observed. A must-read tragicomedy for our times -- Sharlene Teo, author of PONTI

Kate Greathead is an astonishingly talented writer. Every sentence in this novel glitters with insight and humour. A perceptive, funny and tender portrayal of the complicated relationships that define our adulthood -- Alison Espach, author of THE WEDDING PEOPLE

I laughed out loud multiple times. The tone and style are just perfect - so sharp, cutting and hilarious - beautifully and shrewdly capturing the zeitgeist of mediocre Georges. -- Jyoti Patel, author of THE THINGS THAT WE LOST

Greathead's portrayal of an aggrieved white man struggling to find his place in the world is as much a portrait of an unsuccessful artist as a young man as it is a portrait of our times ― Kirkus Reviews

Wry and riveting...This is a revelation ― Publishers Weekly (starred review)

Equally hilarious and heartbreaking, The Book of George reads like a modern epic...With razor-sharp wit and resonant observation, Kate Greathead expertly tracks the journey into adulthood with a mix of self-deprecating humour and quiet resilience ― Camille Styles