The Tidal Zone

<p><b>SHORTLISTED FOR THE WELLCOME PRIZE</b><br><br><b>'She writes better than anyone I know about the way we live now... I loved this book... She is also very funny' Margaret Drabble </b><br><br>On a day like any other, stay-at-home father Adam receives a call from his daughter's school. Miriam, his brilliant fifteen-year-old, has collapsed and stopped breathing; her heart has inexplicably stopped. <br><br><i>The Tidal Zone</i> shows the familiar world of a modern family turned inside out. From the complicated lives of teenagers to the complexities of marriage this is a moving, funny and instantly recognisable tale of 21st century domestic life. It confirms Sarah Moss as a unique voice in modern fiction and a writer of luminous intelligence. <br><br>A poignant, engrossing and beautifully observed exploration of family life, from the acclaimed author of <i>Summerwater</i> and <i>Ghost Wall</i>. <br><br><b>'This is grown-up writing for grown-up readers, the kind of story that makes you think about your own life choices and close relationships.' <i>Sunday Herald</i> </b><br><br><b>'A novel for our times... An excellent read' Penelope Lively, <i>Guardian </i></b><br><br><b>'A remarkable, passionate, funny and beautifully furious book' AL Kennedy </b></p>