Aimee Bender est reconnue pour sa narration imaginative et originale, qui brouille souvent les lignes entre le fantastique et le réel. Son style distinctif présente une introspection ludique mais pénétrante de la psyché humaine, explorant les thèmes de la perte, de l'identité et de la recherche de sens dans la vie quotidienne. Bender emploie magistralement la métaphore et des scénarios non conventionnels pour révéler de profondes vérités sur l'expérience humaine. Sa prose est poétique, poignante et inoubliable, lui valant une large admiration.
Le jour de ses 9 ans, Rose mord avec délice dans son gâteau d'anniversaire. S'ensuit une incroyable révélation : elle ressent précisément le mal-être éprouvé par sa mère en le préparant. Car, dans sa famille, chacun dispose d'un pouvoir unique, qu'il doit taire ; pour ces super-héros du quotidien, ce don est un fardeau. Comment supporter le monde quand la moindre bouchée provoque un séisme intérieur ?
In Willful Creatures Aimee Bender takes us on a journey to a fantastical world in which authentic love blossoms. With the mix of charm and keenly felt emotion that characterised her New York Times bestseller The Particular Sadness of Lemon Cake, Bender once again proves herself to be a masterful chronicler of the human condition.
'The Butterfly Lampshade is an unflinching, empathetic portrayal of a childhood touched by mental illness. As always, Aimee Bender's respect for the child and the child within translates into wisdom and magic on the page.' Jing-Jing Lee, author of How We Disappeared On the night her mother is taken to a mental hospital after a psychotic episode, eight year-old Francie is mesmerised by a lamp adorned with butterflies as she falls asleep. When she wakes, Francie sees a dead butterfly matching the ones on the lamp floating in a glass of water. She drinks it before anyone sees. Twenty-years later, Francie is compelled to make sense of that moment and two other incidents that have haunted her life. But how close are her memories to reality and will she ever be free of them?
Exploring the complexities of desire, Aimee Bender's collection presents a surreal landscape where reality blurs with the extraordinary. The narratives delve into the lives of men and women, revealing how their intense desires shape and distort their experiences. Each story invites readers into a unique realm that challenges perceptions and ignites the imagination, showcasing Bender's distinctive storytelling style.
The New York Times bestselling author of The Particular Sadness of Lemon Cake, a Richard and Judy bookclub pick, returns with a wonderful collection of enchanting, strange and magical stories.
Aimee Bender's first novel expands on her reputation as a unique voice in American fiction, following her acclaimed debut collection. This narrative showcases her distinctive style and imaginative storytelling, further establishing her talent and creativity in the literary world.