Description
Discover 'Daddy', a compelling collection of short stories by Emma Cline, which delves into the shadowy corners of human experience. This brand new B-format paperback, published by Random House UK in 2021, features 272 pages that explore complex themes of power, relationships, and the intricate dynamics between men and women, parents and children, and the past and present. Each story unveils the turmoil of ordinary lives, exposing the raw emotional landscapes that define them.
In 'Daddy', you will meet a father grappling with the implications of a violent incident at his son's school, leading to a profound exploration of blame and responsibility. Another poignant narrative presents a young woman in LA, striving to navigate her acting dreams while getting entangled in risky financial choices that test her resilience and morality. Meanwhile, a family’s Christmas gathering reveals the undercurrents of tension and despair stemming from a troubled husband and father.
Cline's narratives are not only subtle and sophisticated; they exhibit an extraordinary understanding of human behavior, making her collection a must-read for fans of contemporary literature. Praised for her piercing insights into modern humiliation, this book resonates deeply with readers. By blending beauty with the savage realities of life, Emma Cline has crafted unforgettable stories that will linger in your mind long after the last page is turned. Perfect for anyone looking to explore the complexities of human relationships through stunning literary narratives.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781529112894
Format: B-format paperback
Year: 2021
Publisher: RANDOM HOUSE UK
Pages: 272
Description:
The stories in Emma Cline's stunning first collection consider the dark corners of human experience, exploring the fault lines of power between men and women, parents and children, past and present.
'Taut, beautiful and savage' Guardian
A man travels to his son's school to deal with the fallout of a violent attack and to make sure his son will not lose his college place. But what exactly has his son done? And who is to blame?
A young woman trying to make it in LA, working in a clothes shop while taking acting classes, turns to a riskier way of making money but will be forced to confront the danger of the game she's playing.
And a family coming together for Christmas struggle to skate over the lingering darkness caused by the very ordinary brutality of a troubled husband and father.
Subtle, sophisticated and displaying an extraordinary understanding of human behaviour, these stories from the best-selling author of The Girls are unforgettable.
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PRAISE FOR DADDY-
'It is her piercing understanding of modern humiliation that makes these stories vibrate with life...brilliant' Brandon Taylor
'Razor-sharp' Evening Standard
'Cline's talent at uncovering the seedy and somehow bringing it to beautiful light is brilliant' Daisy Johnson
'Something about Cline's intimate tone, her talent for conjuring the feeling of being alive, is entirely and uniquely her own' Rachel Kushner
'A stunning collection of stories that plunges deep into the dark corners of the human experience' Daze
In 'Daddy', you will meet a father grappling with the implications of a violent incident at his son's school, leading to a profound exploration of blame and responsibility. Another poignant narrative presents a young woman in LA, striving to navigate her acting dreams while getting entangled in risky financial choices that test her resilience and morality. Meanwhile, a family’s Christmas gathering reveals the undercurrents of tension and despair stemming from a troubled husband and father.
Cline's narratives are not only subtle and sophisticated; they exhibit an extraordinary understanding of human behavior, making her collection a must-read for fans of contemporary literature. Praised for her piercing insights into modern humiliation, this book resonates deeply with readers. By blending beauty with the savage realities of life, Emma Cline has crafted unforgettable stories that will linger in your mind long after the last page is turned. Perfect for anyone looking to explore the complexities of human relationships through stunning literary narratives.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781529112894
Format: B-format paperback
Year: 2021
Publisher: RANDOM HOUSE UK
Pages: 272
Description:
The stories in Emma Cline's stunning first collection consider the dark corners of human experience, exploring the fault lines of power between men and women, parents and children, past and present.
'Taut, beautiful and savage' Guardian
A man travels to his son's school to deal with the fallout of a violent attack and to make sure his son will not lose his college place. But what exactly has his son done? And who is to blame?
A young woman trying to make it in LA, working in a clothes shop while taking acting classes, turns to a riskier way of making money but will be forced to confront the danger of the game she's playing.
And a family coming together for Christmas struggle to skate over the lingering darkness caused by the very ordinary brutality of a troubled husband and father.
Subtle, sophisticated and displaying an extraordinary understanding of human behaviour, these stories from the best-selling author of The Girls are unforgettable.
______________________
PRAISE FOR DADDY-
'It is her piercing understanding of modern humiliation that makes these stories vibrate with life...brilliant' Brandon Taylor
'Razor-sharp' Evening Standard
'Cline's talent at uncovering the seedy and somehow bringing it to beautiful light is brilliant' Daisy Johnson
'Something about Cline's intimate tone, her talent for conjuring the feeling of being alive, is entirely and uniquely her own' Rachel Kushner
'A stunning collection of stories that plunges deep into the dark corners of the human experience' Daze