Diana Evans Boeken

Als twee Londense tweelingzusjes met een Britse vader en een Nigeriaanse moeder in Nigeria gaan wonen, versterkt dat de verschillen tussen hen.

Thoughtful and intelligently observed... Evans's delicate prose weaves issues of racial identity and politics into the narrative so that they never feel heavy-handed...a deftly observed, elegiac portrayal of modern marriage, and the private - often painful - quest for identity and fulfilment in all its various guises Observer

*THE INTIMATE AND COMPELLING NEW NOVEL FROM THE PRIZEWINNING AUTHOR OF ORDINARY PEOPLE* 'A gorgeous novel from one of our most outstanding writers' BERNARDINE EVARISTO 'A wise, tender novel' MONICA ALI 'A lyrical and glorious writer' NAOMI ALDERMAN After fifty years in the wilderness of London, Alice wants to live out her days in the land of her birth. Her children are divided on whether she stays or goes, and in the wake of their father's death, the imagined stability of the family begins to fray. Meanwhile youngest daughter Melissa has never let go of a love she lost, and Michael in return, even within the sturdy walls of his marriage to the sparkling Nicole, is haunted by the failed perfection of the past. As Alice's final decision draws closer, all that is hidden between Melissa and her sisters, Michael and Nicole, rises to the surface . . . Set against the shadows of a city and a country in turmoil, Diana Evans's ordinary people confront fundamental questions. How should we raise our children? How to do right by our parents? And how, in the midst of everything, can we satisfy ourselves? 'Evans is always, always on the finest of forms' CANDICE CARTY-WILLIAMS 'A writer at the top of her game' LEONE ROSS 'I adored A House for Alice. Her writing is exquisite- every sentence a jewel' ELIZABETH DAY

The narrative unfolds through Diana Evans's journey as a culture editor at Pride magazine, where she interviews prominent artists while maintaining an observer's perspective. This collection features personal essays reflecting her experiences, including her love for literature and the influence of cultural events like George Floyd's death and the Grenfell tragedy. With insights into her family life, fashion, and yoga, Evans's work invites readers to engage in a dialogue about identity, art, and the complexities of contemporary life, showcasing her unique voice developed over twenty-five years.

Luca sucht nach den Spuren seines verstorbenen Vaters. Und findet eine hinreißende, aufregende und traurige Geschichte Lucas findet nichts Ungewöhnliches dabei, mit seiner älteren Schwester in London auf einem Hausboot zu wohnen. Wohnen nicht alle Waisen auf so einem Boot? Irgendwann entschließt er sich, endlich einmal den staubigen Kleiderschrank mit den Hinterlassenschaften seines Vaters zu entrümpeln. Und er beginnt in die Vergangenheit seines Vaters einzutauchen, der in den 50er Jahren aus Jamaica nach London kam, zum gefeierten Tänzer wurde und sich entscheiden musste für die Kunst. Oder für die Liebe …