Hush

Hardback Published on: 12/05/2022
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Bookseller Reviews

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Hush
A complex and rewarding debut novel that ticks all the boxes
A gripping, poignant and uncompromising portrayal of motherhood and family and love. The writing skill shown via protagonist Stevie is mind blowing: I was ... READ MORE
Emily Fordham

Synopsis

After five exhilarating years in New York, Stevie has a successful career and a glamorous social life. But what she most wants is a baby, an aspiration that feels impossible given that she is single, thirty-eight and living in a tiny apartment in Manhattan, far away from most of her family in England.

Determined to become a mother, Stevie returns to London and has a baby on her own. When she gives birth to Ash, she finds motherhood painfully at odds with her former life and her expectations. She begins to wonder if having a child was a mistake - and what she might be willing to do to escape. As she struggles with what her future might hold, revelations from the past change everything she believed about family and love.

Publisher information

  • Publisher: Little, Brown Book Group
  • ISBN: 9780349015088
  • Number of pages: 384
  • Dimensions: 218 x 142 x 40 mm
  • Weight: 520g
  • Languages: English

Customer Reviews

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Hush
Tender and insightful
Hush is one of those rare and precious books that reminds you what novels are for. Authentic and exquisitely written, it tackles the often unspoken truth -... READ MORE
Rebecca Ley
Hush
Thoughtful, nuanced—and a page turner
This book described many things I’ve never quite been able to put into words myself—as a mother, a person at work, a former New Yorker—that at times I was ... READ MORE
Eimear Lynch
Hush
Captures motherhood ambivalence so well
Realistic fictional look at the challenges and demands of motherhood - in this case, single motherhood, particularly the first several months postpartum. T... READ MORE
Stephanie  Wilson
Hush
Couldn’t put it down!
I was completely absorbed. Beautifully written from a fresh perspective. Loved it.
Becca
Hush
Hugely impressive debut
A superb novel, hugely impressive debut. Hush examines the complexities of one woman's life as she has a child, alone, something she's always wanted, only ... READ MORE
Chloe Timms
Hush
So stunning. Can't believe it's a debut.
Love this so much. I thought it might be a bit mumsy. But, boy, was I wrong. The darkness creeps in very early on… in a very good way. And the writing – wo... READ MORE
Helen Down
Hush
Recommend
Beautifully written. It deals with heavy subjects with a light touch: friendships, family, love in all its forms and walking the tightrope of being a new m... READ MORE
joanna coecup
Hush
A poignant page-turner
Wow! To say I was gripped by this novel is an understatement. It’s a beautifully written book which tells the story of Stevie, a woman who goes it alone o... READ MORE
Brockley Bookworm
Hush
Best debut I've read
Beautifully written and moving, I found this novel both hilarious and heartbreaking. It will make your heart soar and leave you completely captivated withi... READ MORE
Emily  Freud
Hush
Touching, funny and moving
Hush is one of those books that you race through and are then sad that you have finished. Kate Maxwell’s writing is precise and evocative. You can smell an... READ MORE
Helen Stern
Hush
Incredible debut; compelling storytelling
I listened to the audiobook which has excellent narration throughout. I wish I could give this title more than 5 stars. It’s an exceptional debut from a ... READ MORE
Anita Wallas