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The Last Family in England is the story of a labrador, Prince, who observes and relates from his point of view all the strange goings-on, loves, rites and fights of the Hunter family, with whom he lives. Extramarital affairs, drops in libido, lies and subterfuge of all kinds make up daily life for the four Hunters – mother, father and two teenagers. Yet Prince, who like all labradors has made an unbreakable canine pact to defend his adoptive family, watches helplessly as the world he unconditionally loves falls apart. The story is told with irony even if we recognize its backdrop as a fantastical, modern reworking of Shakespeare’s Henry V, mixed desecratingly with references to David Beckham, because to the author both represent the England of today.
Brad Pitt’s production company, Plan B, recently bought the film rights to the novel.
Matt Haig (1977, Sheffield) lives in Leeds. As a journalist he has written for a number of important British publications (including The Guardian, The Sunday Times, The Independent). The Last Family in England (2005) is his first book, although the second published in Italy, following the success of The Dead Fathers Club. It was followed by four more novels, two of which are for children: Shadow Forest (winner of the Nestlè Children Book Prize), its sequel The Runaway Troll and The Possessions of Mr Cave.
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12/12/2009 ore 16:00
Jardin de l'Ange |
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