If you're drawn to stories that blend historical depth with personal narratives, "A God in Ruins" could captivate you. Kate Atkinson's talent shines through in her portrayal of Teddy Todd's life, spanning the heroics of war to the challenges of peace. The book's celebrated prose and the emotional resonance it carries could make it not just a novel but an experience for you, as it delves into the burdens carried by those who survive and the generations that follow.

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• Costa Book Award for Novel (2015)
• Women's Prize for Fiction Nominee for Longlist (2016)
• Goodreads Choice Award Nominee for Historical Fiction (2015)
• Woman & Home Reader's Choice Award for Ultimate Page Turner (2016)

A God in Ruins relates the life of Teddy Todd – would-be poet, heroic World War II bomber pilot, husband, father, and grandfather – as he navigates the perils and progress of the 20th century. For all Teddy endures in battle, his greatest challenge will be to face living in a future he never expected to have. This gripping, often deliriously funny yet emotionally devastating book looks at war – that great fall of Man from grace – and the effect it has, not only on those who live through it, but on the lives of the subsequent generations. It is also about the infinite magic of fiction. Those who loved the bestselling Life After Life will recognise Teddy as Ursula Todd’s adored younger brother – but for those who have not read it, A God in Ruins stands fully on its own. Few will dispute that it proves once again that Kate Atkinson is one of the most exceptional novelists of our age.

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