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High Dive

Jonathan Lee
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High Dive

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2016

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Jonathan Lee

High Dive

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2016
Book Details
Pages

336

Format

Novel • Fiction

Genre
Historical Fiction

Horror & Suspense

British Literature
Setting

Brighton, England • 1980s

Topic
World History
Publication Year

2016

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

High Dive by Jonathan Lee explores the lives of individuals involved in and affected by a 1984 bombing attack on the Grand Hotel in Brighton, England. The novel delves into the personal stories of a hotel staff member, a guest, and an IRA operative, examining their motivations, connections, and the impact of the violent event on their lives.

Suspenseful

Emotional

Contemplative

Bittersweet

Mysterious

Reviews & Readership

3.7

2,850 ratings

54%

Loved it

33%

Mixed feelings

13%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

High Dive by Jonathan Lee receives praise for its vivid storytelling and complex characters, effectively blending historical events with personal narratives. Critics appreciate the engaging prose and emotional depth, though some find the pacing uneven. Overall, it's lauded for its insightful exploration of fate and choice against a political backdrop.

Who should read this

Who Should Read High Dive?

Readers who appreciate nuanced historical fiction and political intrigue, akin to Don DeLillo’s Libra or Ian McEwan’s Atonement, will enjoy Jonathan Lee’s High Dive. This novel offers a richly detailed narrative focused on the human stories behind an attempted bombing in 1980s Brighton.

3.7

2,850 ratings

54%

Loved it

33%

Mixed feelings

13%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

336

Format

Novel • Fiction

Genre
Historical Fiction

Horror & Suspense

British Literature
Setting

Brighton, England • 1980s

Topic
World History
Publication Year

2016

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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