A sensational debut novel that will appeal to fans of David Nicholls and Nick Hornby. It tells of the challenges of a good marriage and raising a family ‘I have rarely seen modern marriage reproduced so faithfully in print. It’s about love once the early romance has subsided. Hilarious’ Jojo Moyes, Woman and Home ‘Standard Deviation is a marvel’ Kate Atkinson ‘Addictive reading’ Mail on Sunday ‘A comic masterpiece’ Observer