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Discover 'May We Be Forgiven,' a captivating novel that dives deep into the complexities of family dynamics and modern life. In this gripping tale, Harry, a dedicated Richard Nixon scholar, finds himself swept into chaos when his brother George, a tempestuous TV producer, loses control in a shocking incident. This poignant exploration of personal transformation and the challenges of contemporary existence is brilliantly penned by the acclaimed author, A.M. Homes. With 496 pages of dark humor, the narrative unveils a savage, insightful vision of 21st-century America where family ties are tested amidst adultery, accidents, and the trials of life. 'May We Be Forgiven' engages with themes of alienation and the mutual dependencies that bind us, while portraying the desperate search for intimacy in our technologically driven society. Through its compelling characters, the novel resonates with those who have experienced familial struggles, divorce, and loss—inviting readers to reflect on their own journeys of reformation. This expertly crafted book is a perfect addition for those who appreciate contemporary fiction that doesn't shy away from the harsh realities of life. Enhance your bookshelf with this remarkable 2013 release from Granta, ISBN 9781847083234, and experience the unforgettable narrative that offers both terror and inspiration. Order now and explore the dark yet humorous intricacies of modern relationships! Fast shipping ensures you get your copy quickly to enjoy this profound literary work.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781847083234
Year: 2013
Publisher: Granta
Pages: 496
Description:
Harry is a Richard Nixon scholar who leads a quiet, regular life; his brother George is a high-flying TV producer, with a murderous temper.They have been uneasy rivals since childhood.Then one day George loses control so extravagantly that he precipitates Harry into an entirely new life. In May We Be Forgiven, Homes gives us a darkly comic look at 21st century domestic life - at individual lives spiraling out of control, bound together by family and history.
The cast of characters experience adultery, accidents, divorce, and death. But this is also a savage and dizzyingly inventive vision of contemporary America, whose dark heart Homes penetrates like no other writer - the strange jargons of its language, its passive aggressive institutions, its inhabitants' desperate craving for intimacy and their pushing it away with litigation, technology, paranoia.
At the novel's heart are the spaces in between, where the modern family comes together to re-form itself. May We Be Forgiven explores contemporary orphans losing and finding themselves anew; and it speaks above all to the power of personal transformation - simultaneously terrifying and inspiring.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781847083234
Year: 2013
Publisher: Granta
Pages: 496
Description:
Harry is a Richard Nixon scholar who leads a quiet, regular life; his brother George is a high-flying TV producer, with a murderous temper.They have been uneasy rivals since childhood.Then one day George loses control so extravagantly that he precipitates Harry into an entirely new life. In May We Be Forgiven, Homes gives us a darkly comic look at 21st century domestic life - at individual lives spiraling out of control, bound together by family and history.
The cast of characters experience adultery, accidents, divorce, and death. But this is also a savage and dizzyingly inventive vision of contemporary America, whose dark heart Homes penetrates like no other writer - the strange jargons of its language, its passive aggressive institutions, its inhabitants' desperate craving for intimacy and their pushing it away with litigation, technology, paranoia.
At the novel's heart are the spaces in between, where the modern family comes together to re-form itself. May We Be Forgiven explores contemporary orphans losing and finding themselves anew; and it speaks above all to the power of personal transformation - simultaneously terrifying and inspiring.