Sea Wife
- 288pages
- 11 heures de lecture
For readers of Meg Wolitzer, Lionel Shriver, Kate Atkinson and Jennifer Egan
Amity Gaige Livres
Amity Gaige plonge dans les complexités des liens familiaux et la recherche d'identité à travers une prose à la fois incisive et tendre. Ses œuvres explorent les paysages psychologiques profonds de ses personnages, examinant comment le passé façonne le présent. Gaige équilibre magistralement la mélancolie avec des moments d'espoir, offrant aux lecteurs des récits captivants sur l'amour, la perte et la quête constante d'appartenance. Son écriture est célébrée pour sa profondeur littéraire et sa voix distinctive.
Schroder
- 272pages
- 10 heures de lecture
Ensconced in a correctional facility at the height of a custody battle with his estranged wife, Eric, a first-generation East German immigrant who changed his name as a youth, surveys his life to consider the disparity between his original and assumed identities.
"In the heart of the Maine woods, an experienced Appalachian Trail hiker goes missing. She is forty-two-year-old Valerie Gillis, who has vanished 200 miles from her final destination. Alone in the wilderness, Valerie pours her thoughts into fractured, poetic letters to her mother as she battles the elements and struggles to keep hoping. At the heart of the investigation is Beverly, the determined Maine State Game Warden tasked with finding Valerie, who leads the search on the ground. Meanwhile, Lena, a seventy-six-year-old birdwatcher in a Connecticut retirement community, becomes an unexpected armchair detective. Roving between these compelling narratives, a puzzle emerges, intensifying the frantic search, as Valerie's disappearance may not be accidental."--Provided by publisher.
Set against the backdrop of a wilderness, this gripping thriller follows a quest to find a missing person. The narrative is crafted with agile and extraordinary prose, showcasing the author's exceptional skill. The tension and urgency of the search are palpable, making it a compelling read that captivates from start to finish. Jennifer Egan's endorsement highlights its addictive quality, emphasizing its status as a standout work in the genre.