
HUMAN, ANIMAL

Genre:
Literary & General
Author:
Seth Insua
Publisher:
Verve Books
Language:
English
AUTHOR BIO:
Seth Insua is an Anglo-Spanish writer and artist. He was born in Kent in 1989. He graduated from the University of Oxford with a First in English Language and Literature. He has been shortlisted for the Bridport Prize and The London Magazine's Short Story Competition and was a semi-finalist in the BlueCat Screenplay Competition. He currently lives with his husband, David, between Newcastle upon Tyne and Madrid. Human, Animal is his first novel.
Pages:
320
Publication:
2025
Rights available:
Estonian, French, German, Latvian, Lithuanian, Serbian, Spanish
DESCRIPTION:
Since the death of his brother, dairy farmer George Calvert has fought to keep the family business afloat. Worried about the future but resistant to change, he refuses to face the reality of his failing farm, his elderly mother's declining health and his troubled relationship with his youngest son, Tom.
Newly returned from university, Tom isolates himself in his childhood bedroom, guarding the truth of his burgeoning identity.
When animal rights activists break into the cowshed one morning, Tom appears to side with the protesters. As the Calverts begin to unravel, a decades-old secret surfaces – one that might rip them apart completely, or finally unite them.
Perfect for fans of Pity by Andrew McMillan, Young Mungo by Douglas Stuart, A Town Called Solace by Mary Lawson and The Discomfort of Evening by Lucas Rijneveld.
REVIEWS:
‘Insua writes with so much kindness, empathy and wisdom… Taut, precise, witty, insightful, it barrelled me along. Remarkable, inspirational writing’ – Russell T Davies, writer of Queer as Folk and It’s a Sin ‘A rich and compelling debut… Insua is one to watch’ – Barney Norris, author of The Vanishing Hours ‘Poignant, lyrical… Human, Animal is about remembering our shared humanity’ – James Hodge, Attitude magazine ‘Nothing short of breathtaking… A beautifully crafted, deeply resonant story’ – Damian Kerlin, author of Memories from the Dance Floor ‘A searingly powerful novel… Nuanced and moving’ – Lucy Ashe, author of Clara & Olivia ‘One of the most thought-provoking books I’ve read this year’ – Naomi Kelsey, author of The Burnings ‘It had my heart pounding in my throat un...
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