Through the interlaced stories of a colourful cast, Elliott asks big questions, and often provides the answers, about our fleeting existence here on earth. * "Humour always tempers Elliott's handling of emotion as she points to eccentricities manifest in us all." - Guardian * "Sharp, realistic.charming." - Daily Mail * "An engaging and accomplished debut. Filled with wit and sparkling prose, Whispers Through a Megaphone explores our attempts to meaningfully connect with ourselves and others, in an often deafening world-when sometimes all we need is a bit of silence. As their collective story unfolds, each of them seeks to better understand the objects of their affection, and their own hearts, timidly refusing to stand still and accept the chaos life throws at them. Miriam and Ralph's chance meeting in a wood during stormy weather marks the beginning of an amusing, restorative friendship, while Sadie takes a break from Twitter to embark on an intriguing adventure of her own. Meanwhile, Ralph has made the mistake of opening a closet door, only to discover with a shock that his wife Sadie doesn't love him, and never has. But today she has had enough and is finally ready to rejoin the outside world. LONGLISTED FOR THE WOMEN'S PRIZE FOR FICTION An uplifting story of friendship, heartbreak, and finding your own voice in our chaotic, often deafening world-for fans of David Nicholls Miriam hasn't left her house in three years and cannot raise her voice above a whisper.
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