'A stunning novel.' GRAHAM NORTON
'My god this is gorgeous. Wild, wise, wonderful.' RUSSELL T. DAVIES
'Unforgettable.' CÓLM TOIBÍN

Now featuring Andrew O'Hagan's moving essay on the real-life friendship that inspired his beloved, award-winning novel.

WINNER OF THE CHRISTOPHER ISHERWOOD PRIZE
SHORTLISTED FOR THE PORTICO PRIZE

Everyone has a Tully Dawson: the friend who defines your life.

In the summer of 1986, James and Tully ignite a friendship based on music, films and the rebel spirit. With school over, they rush towards a magical weekend of youthful excess in Manchester, played out against the greatest soundtrack ever recorded. And there a vow is made: to go at life differently.

Thirty years on, the phone rings. Tully has news.