Annalena McAfee is the author of two novels, The Spoiler and Hame. She founded the Guardian Review, which she edited for six years, and was Arts and Literary Editor of the Financial Times.
Richly textured... The emotional complexity of the writing matches the landscape of the island and its surroundings. -- Philip Womack * Literary Review * Hame treads a line between light-hearted satire and a discussion on notions of home and belonging... A hugely entertaining, roller-coaster of a ride through poetry and language -- Liam Carson * The Irish Times * Bristling with life and passion and wit. * The Herald * This searching and eloquent novel muses on identity, love and belonging. -- Hepzibah Anderson * Mail on Sunday * Transportive and immersive. -- Jonathan McAloon * Financial Times *