The Fell

Immerse yourself in 'The Fell' by Robert Jenkins, a captivating novel that explores the complexities of adolescence, identity, and the bonds of family. Set against the backdrop of a faded Lido, this gripping tale follows an unnamed boy who idolizes his father, a lifeguard hero. The idyllic days turn dark when his sister Lilly is arrested, fracturing his once-perfect world. Sent to a boarding house for troubled boys, known as The Fell, he grapples with fear, loyalty, and friendship as he navigates a new reality. Jenkins weaves a rich narrative filled with unreliable narration, where the protagonist's unique perspective reveals a world of ghosts and imagined adversaries. As alliances form within The Fell, the boys face their challenges together, emphasizing themes of resilience and unity amidst chaos. This coming-of-age story, shortlisted for the NZ Booklovers Awards 2020, captivates readers with its emotional depth and vivid storytelling. Perfect for fans of contemporary fiction, 'The Fell' invites you to experience a journey of self-discovery and the power of connection. Explore the depths of fear and courage, and witness a young boy's remarkable transformation as he confronts love, loss, and his own truths. the perfect addition to your reading list and a great gift for book lovers looking for thought-provoking literature that speaks to the heart.

Author: Robert Jenkins Publisher: Red Door Press
Bind: paperback
Dimensions: 126 x 198 mm
Pages: 325


Shortlisted for NZ Booklovers Awards 2020 In an unspecified time and location, an unnamed boy is living what he feels to be an idyllic life in the faded and peeling Lido where his father is a lifeguard. He idolises his father - never more so than when he saves the life of a suicidal man - and he comes to believe that heroism is all. The arrest of his sister Lilly later that summer brings the halcyon days to an abrupt end, and his family is torn apart, with Lilly sent to jail and the boy set to a boarding house for dysfunctional boys, far away from his home - The Fell. He is young and afraid but the boys in the home become his family and they band together against their enemies, both real and imagined, they become family. The boy is an unreliable narrator, seeing the world and his place in it through a unique lens. He meets ghosts, hears voices and battles his fears but never questions his own version of reality. Anger spills over when he hears the girl he loves referred to as a twenty-dollar-whore and his actions lead him to run from The Fell. And run, And run...