Description
'I loved everything about it.' Goodreads
'This book made me laugh, cry, giggle and gasp.' Goodreads
'One of my favourite books of the year. Charming and very sweet.' Goodreads
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Heartwarming eBook bestseller - the perfect read for anyone who enjoyed Eleanor Oliphant is Completely Fine, Together, A Man Called Ove and Matt Haig.
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Forty-something Thomas is very happy to be on his own, far away from other people and their problems. But beneath his grumpy exterior lies a story and a sadness that is familiar to us all. And he's about to encounter a family who will change his view of the world... for good.
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AS FEATURED IN THE GUARDIAN, THE FEEL-GOOD MUST-READ FOR 2018
'Must read' Daily Express
'Utterly irresistible' Sunday Mirror
'Funny, moving, sweetly life-affirming tale' Sunday Express
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'Sheer joy.' Lucy Diamond
'Exactly what everyone needs right now.' Rachel Lucas
'I adored this book!' Ruth Hogan, The Keeper of Lost Things
'A much-needed antidote for these worrying times.' Julie Cohen
'A moving, funny, absorbing hot chocolate of a story.' Daniela Sacerdoti
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'Full and rich characters with all touching my heartstrings. Laughed and cried out loud.' Goodreads
'Oh my goodness, I loved this book so much. It made me laugh and cry, then laugh and cry even more.' Goodreads
'I loved this book. All the characters were lovable, charming and for some my heart broke into pieces.' Goodreads
'This was a lovely read with brilliant characters. I loved Tom. Made me laugh and cry. A lovely pick me up read. I loved the ending too. 5*' Goodreads
An irresistible debut novel of unlikely friendships and second chances, for readers who loved The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry and The Rosie Project.
About the Author
David M Barnett is an writer and journalist based in West Yorkshire. He is the author of Calling Major Tom, The Handover and several other novels. He writes for the Guardian, Observer, Independent and other media, as well as writing comic books for publishers and titles including DC Comics and 2000AD. David was born in Wigan, Lancashire, and is married to Claire, also a journalist. They have two children, Charlie and Alice.
Reviews
Praise for the feel-good novel of 2017, Calling Major Tom:
A book about loneliness, about bravery, about the walls we all put up to protect ourselves and about how it is never ever too late to try to change.
A gorgeously quirky story about families, forgiveness and unexpected friendships - sheer joy. * Lucy Diamond, author of THE SECRETS OF HAPPINESS *
...a pure pleasure to read, full of well-observed characters and hope, and a much-needed antidote for these worrying times. * Julie Cohen, author of TOGETHER *
CALLING MAJOR TOM is blooming marvellous! Original, moving and mercilessly funny, this is an unashamedly feel-good story. I laughed, I cried and I cheered for the wonderful characters. Don't hesitate - fall in love with this book! * Miranda Dickinson, author of SEARCHING FOR A SILVER LINING *
Brilliant, funny, heartwarming and exactly what everyone needs right now. I loved it. * Rachael Lucas, author of Wildflower Bay *
A funny, moving, absorbing hot chocolate of a story - hot chocolate with chilli, that is, because there were bits were I laughed aloud! The pages just turned themselves - I can't wait for the next David Barnett. * Daniela Sacerdoti, author of CALLING YOU HOME *
A bitter-sweet, original blend of social realism and sci-fi; funny, engaging and honest. * Stuart Maconie *
A book about being alone and being together, being lost and being found. One man against infinity: what are the chances? Good, as it happens. I loved this book. One huge step for a man, no longer lost in space. * David Quantick *
funny, moving, sweetly life-affirming tale * SUNDAY EXPRESS *
Utterly irresistible * SUNDAY MIRROR *
Must read * Daily Express *
Book Information
ISBN 9781409168133
Author David M. Barnett
Format Paperback
Page Count 304
Imprint Trapeze
Publisher Orion Publishing Co
Weight(grams) 264g
Dimensions(mm) 199mm * 131mm * 22mm
