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.' -- Guardian 'A 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' -- Independent 'A writer with a phenomenal imagination and power with words' -- Scotsman 'Pacy with an intriguing plot, Morrall has produced a joyful novel ... Morrall combines thoughtful, satisfying writing with an accessible style. Expect plaudits all round.' -- Birmingham Post 'Enthralling' -- Irish Times 'She [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 Mail 'Not only very readable, but very moving; a funny, and occasionally sad, account of what it feels like to be outside the norm' -- The Times 'Subtle and absorbing ... Morrall has a talent for making pitiable characters triumphantly sympathetic' -- Guardian 'Morrall's rewarding third novel combines strong characters and vital evocations of place with a greater psychological intensity' -- Financial Times