Overview
From the critically acclaimed author of Isaac: the story of a relationship between two young men that blends coming-of-age drama, queer romance, and complex family dynamics
Cornwall, 2018. In the quiet fishing village of Portscatho, sixteen-year-old Daniel Orange forms an unexpected connection with local boy Jago. As they become unlikely friends and then lovers, what unfolds is transformative, particularly for Daniel, who for the first time feels truly seen.
London, 2023. Daniel has rewritten himself: sharper, louder, queer in a way the city understands. But a visit from Jago stirs up a reckoning with his former life. Despite maintaining their connection all this time, they've never solidified their relationship. Both men are forced to question how much change their bond can withstand.
A candid portrayal of first love and self-discovery, Orange examines how we reconcile our past selves with the people we become, those we bring with us and those we leave behind. With echoes of Sally Rooney's Normal People, Édouard Louis's Change, and the writings of Garth Greenwell, Orange confirms Curtis Garner as one of the most exciting new voices in contemporary queer literature.
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