A wry, propulsive, exquisitely observed debut about a singularly eccentric family and the sibling rivalry, generational divides, and long-buried secrets that shape them. This is an extraordinary novel from a seasoned playwright with a flare for dialogue and, in the end, immense empathy for the mysterious intimacies of marriage, family, and love.

';I love Ben Brooks.' Matt Haig ';Brooks is a frightening young talent.' Tim Key

HOW MUCH SHOULD ONE PERSON GIVE TO MAKE THE WORLD A BETTER PLACE? AND HOW MUCH CAN ONE FAMILY TAKE?

When Arthur Candlewick falls down a disused mineshaft with only his son's drug stash, a book on the concept of ';effective altruism' and a bottle of medium-priced Bordeaux for company, his life takes an unexpected turn. Determined to sell up the family timber business and devote his remaini...

The stunning debut novel for fans of Tommy Orange, Hernan Diaz and Louise Erdich.