Sea Wife
- 288bladzijden
- 11 uur lezen
For readers of Meg Wolitzer, Lionel Shriver, Kate Atkinson and Jennifer Egan
Amity Gaige Boeken
Amity Gaige duikt in de complexiteit van familiebanden en de zoektocht naar identiteit door proza dat zowel scherpzinnig als teder is. Haar werken verkennen de diepe psychologische landschappen van haar personages en onderzoeken hoe het verleden het heden vormt. Gaige balanceert meesterlijk tussen melancholie en momenten van hoop, en biedt lezers boeiende verhalen over liefde, verlies en de voortdurende zoektocht naar verbondenheid. Haar schrijven wordt geprezen om zijn literaire diepgang en onderscheidende stem.
Schroder
- 272bladzijden
- 10 uur lezen
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.