Glover’s Mistake

Nick Laird was born in Northern Ireland in 1975, and studied at Cambridge and Harvard. He is the author of two collections of poetry and the acclaimed novel Utterly Monkey. He currently teaches creative writing at Columbia University in New York.

'Glover's Mistake is a fine, thoughtful piece of work that combines a compelling plot and pithy insights into the relationship between creativity and criticism; between art and those who make their livings skulking in its shadow.' John O'Connell, The Times 'It is a book that takes its characters pretty seriously, feeling their pain and acknowledging the complexity and muddle of their lives!the strength of this book comes from the sheer quality of the writing.' Guardian 'Glover's Mistake is a curiously old fashioned book, although not in a bad way. It's an entertaining comedy of manners reminiscent of everyone from David Lodge to Kingsley Amis.' The Gloss magazine 'Laird's insightful observations on modern romance and the London art scene make this novel an entertaining read.' Hot Press 'Glover's Mistake is well set up for an Andrew Davies' 'Line of Beauty' style BBC adaptation! A triumph from the Tyrone born poet and novelist.' RTE Guide