Description Share Post On the Edge Nicola Garrard (Old Barn Books) Rhys finds the truth in Dodo. Somehow, it doesn’t seem to matter that Dodo, and his girlfriend, Milly, are posh grockles. The truth is that they both have a ‘general willingness to venture their lives for others’. There’s a desperation, fearlessness, in the way they face the world. In Rhys’s case it’s against the waves. Meanwhile, Dodo faces off against the capitalists. However this is Lythcombe, South Devon, deserted in the summer, empty in Rhys’s home while his Dad fulfils long distance lorry runs, leaving Rhys to keep check on his younger brothers. It’s only when facing the might of the waves that Rhys feels free, unencumbered, until he meets with Dodo. Why is there an alliance when they’re seemingly nothing alike? Then again, how far will Rhys’s attunement, his understanding, go? He’s so disaffected, so spark flint dry and furious that he needs somewhere to strike…. Could he go too far? Nicola Garrard presents an outstanding novel of love, fear, strength and emptiness. What does the future hold for Rhys? For his family? Bookwagon is enthralled by On the Edge. This is a masterpiece of writing; emotional, knowing, empathetic and wise. Like Glasgow Boys for example, On the Edge is recommended to every reader.
