Hermit - Chris McQueer

''A deeper look into the loneliness of modern masculinity. Superb.'' DOUGLAS STUART, author of SHUGGIE BAIN''An utter triumph . . . Far and away the best debut novel I''ve read in a very long time'' JOHN NIVEN, author of O BROTHER''A grimly addictive, empathetic novel. Hermit is a visceral examination of the misogynistic rot permeating the minds of young men and putting women at risk. A dreadful - but masterful - read'' ALICE SLATER, author of DEATH OF A BOOKSELLER''A story of shame, transgression and the distances we will travel in order to feel less alone. I was so moved'' ANNIE MACMANUS, author of MOTHER MOTHER''As compelling as doom scrolling'' THE HERALD MAGAZINE''Arguably the most eagerly-awaited novel of the year. McQueer writes with humour and an insight into human nature which is striking.'' SNACK MAGAZINE''HERMIT is brave, bold and ambitious'' SUNDAY POSTSince dropping out of school three years ago with no qualifications, no pals, and no ambition, Jamie Skelton spends most of his days asleep and most of his nights wanking, playing video games with his online friend, Lee, and occasionally making the journey downstairs to the kitchen for a microwave burger. He hasn''t left the house in months, and now he''s not sure he can. Fiona, Jamie''s maw, is trying her best, but since finding the courage to kick out her abusive husband her confidence has never recovered. She goes to work every day, but otherwise she''s not that different from her son - withdrawn from life, witho
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