I See Buildings Fall Like Lightning

This compelling novel follows five childhood friends—Patrick, Shiv, Rian, Oli, and Conor—as they navigate adulthood, revealing the enduring bonds and complex struggles that shape their lives. Set against a backdrop of the past and present, the story explores themes of love, memory, and the passage of time, with a focus on how they hold on to what matters most. Praised as striking, moving, and subtly radical, the book offers a profound reflection on friendship and resilience, and has been longlisted for the Gordon Burn Prize 2025.