Description
Discover the gripping narrative of 'Intimacies', a masterfully crafted existential thriller that explores the intricacies of personal relationships and moral dilemmas against the backdrop of the International Court in The Hague. This brand new B-format paperback (ISBN: 9781529112078) delves into the life of an interpreter who has fled New York, only to find herself embroiled in a series of intense, personal dramas. As she navigates a complicated romantic relationship with Adriaan, who is caught in the throes of a troubled marriage, she becomes intimately connected to a shocking act of violence that alters her life. 'Intimacies' captures her obsession with the victim's sister and her involvement in a politically charged situation as she interprets for a former president accused of war crimes. This captivating tale, composed of 240 pages and published by Random House UK in 2022, invites readers to ponder the weight of betrayal and the desire for personal fulfillment. Featuring praise from notable authors like Garth Greenwell and Brandon Taylor, this book promises an enthralling reading experience that combines tension, power, and emotional depth. Order your copy today and immerse yourself in this stunning exploration of ethical and emotional complexities.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781529112078
Format: B-format paperback
Year: 2022
Publisher: RANDOM HOUSE UK
Pages: 240
Description:
'She reminds me how high the moral stakes of fiction can be' Garth Greenwell
An interpreter has come to The Hague to escape New York and work at the International Court.
She's drawn into simmering personal dramas. Her lover, Adriaan, is separated from his wife but still entangled in his marriage.
Her friend Jana witnesses a seemingly random act of violence, a crime the interpreter becomes increasingly obsessed with as she befriends the victim's sister.
And she's pulled into an explosive political controversy when she's asked to interpret for a former president accused of war crimes.
She is soon pushed to the precipice, where betrayal and heartbreak threaten to overwhelm her, forcing her to decide what she wants from her life.
'Kitamura has made the existential thriller all her own...simply stunning' Brandon Taylor
'Charged with tension and power' Avni Doshi
'Gorgeous, destabilising' Raven Leilani
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781529112078
Format: B-format paperback
Year: 2022
Publisher: RANDOM HOUSE UK
Pages: 240
Description:
'She reminds me how high the moral stakes of fiction can be' Garth Greenwell
An interpreter has come to The Hague to escape New York and work at the International Court.
She's drawn into simmering personal dramas. Her lover, Adriaan, is separated from his wife but still entangled in his marriage.
Her friend Jana witnesses a seemingly random act of violence, a crime the interpreter becomes increasingly obsessed with as she befriends the victim's sister.
And she's pulled into an explosive political controversy when she's asked to interpret for a former president accused of war crimes.
She is soon pushed to the precipice, where betrayal and heartbreak threaten to overwhelm her, forcing her to decide what she wants from her life.
'Kitamura has made the existential thriller all her own...simply stunning' Brandon Taylor
'Charged with tension and power' Avni Doshi
'Gorgeous, destabilising' Raven Leilani