Talk to me about Patrick Gale…

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Aftertheharvest · 20/08/2026 21:42

A new author for me and about 2/3 way through Take Nothing With You and loving it…

Borrowed from the library as not sure what to expect, reminding me of Sarah Winman - are all his books this great?

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SmallIslandLife · 21/08/2026 13:29

I've read several Patrick Gale novels and they've all been good. I particularly enjoyed Mother's Boy. It's a fictionalised story of the close relationship between the poet Charles Causley and his mother. It was lovely. Patrick Gale is an brilliant writer imo.

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Aftertheharvest · 21/08/2026 08:23

Brilliant thank you. Lots to choose from then!

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ElegantDress · 20/08/2026 22:59

I loved A Place Called Winter but haven't read any others.

Justmadesourkraut · 20/08/2026 22:34

I think Notes from an Exhibition and Rough Music are my favourites, though I have a soft spot for Friendly Fire.

IbizaToTheNorfolkBroads · 20/08/2026 22:16

I’ve not read much of his for a while, but I have loved everything of his I have read. The Facts of Life is one of my favourite books.

Sheeppig · 20/08/2026 22:12

I think some are better than others but I have enjoyed them all. My personal favourites are A Place Called Winter, Friendly Fire and Mother's Boy. Lots of enjoyable reading ahead!

Justmadesourkraut · 20/08/2026 22:01

I think so. Love everything he's written - actually Take Nothing with You is one of my least favourites. Lots of good things to look forward to. 🙂

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