The Language of Others

It's the warmth and roundedness of her characters that give Morrall's novels their appeal . . . THE LANGUAGE OF OTHERS offers a suspenseful tale with a taut, spare style and real emotional impact. In this and in its brave challenge to our assumptions about what it means to be normal it's a more than worthy shelfmate to Astonishing Splashes of Colour. - GuardianA story of self-discovery, of difficult family relationships and redemptive friendships that slips between past and present and unfolds not so much a coming-of-age as a coming-to-understanding . . . An enjoyable, engrossing read - IndependentA writer with a phenomenal imagination and power with words - ScotsmanPacy with an intriguing plot, Morrall has produced a joyful novel . . . Morrall combines thoughtful, satisfying writing with an accessible style. Expect plaudits all round. - Birmingham PostEnthralling - Irish TimesShe [Morrall] also has a talent for making characters who might ordinarily alienate readers seem appealing, funny and moving. The result is a surprisingly joyful novel - Daily MailNot only very readable, but very moving; a funny, and occasionally sad, account of what it feels like to be outside the norm - The TimesSubtle and absorbing . . . Morrall has a talent for making pitiable characters triumphantly sympathetic - Guardian