Hornby, Nick: *1957

A Long Way Down, 2005 - Characters

  • Martin Sharp - A disgraced former TV presenter who was imprisoned for sleeping with an underage girl. He has lost his career, family, and will to live.

    Maureen - A 51-year-old single mother struggling to care for her severely disabled adult son Matty. She feels suffocated by her responsibilities as his caretaker.

    Jess - An 18-year-old dealing with mental illness, family issues, and heartbreak after being dumped by her boyfriend Chas.

    JJ - A failed American musician whose band broke up and whose girlfriend left him. He has lost his sense of purpose.

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