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Discover 'Self-Portrait with Nothing', the stunning debut novel by a genuinely exciting new talent in contemporary literature. This compelling story weaves a rich tapestry of family, identity, and the haunting search for self. Following the life of Pepper Rafferty—an abandoned infant raised by two loving mothers—this novel delves deep into the complexities of family ties and personal discovery. At thirty-six, Pepper is married to a stable and supportive partner, Ike, but harbors a secret about her biological mother that shapes her existence in profound ways.
Ula Frost, a reclusive painter with an unsettling reputation for summoning doppelgängers from parallel universes through her portraits, holds the key to Pepper's past—and perhaps to her future. As Pepper embarks on a gripping journey to uncover the truth about her origins, she confronts unimaginable questions: What if there exists a universe where she is embraced and loved? What does it truly mean to face rejection from the one who gave you life?
'Incorporating themes of love, loss, and the search for identity, this novel is an emotional rollercoaster that will resonate with readers. Don’t miss this critical exploration of what makes a family and the paths we take in searching for belonging.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781250820860
Year: 2024
Publisher: Tor Books
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781250820860
Year: 2024
Publisher: Tor Books
Description:
"Fraught and deeply moving...the work of a genuinely exciting new talent." —Booker Prize winner, George Saunders.
If a picture paints a thousand worlds . . .
Abandoned as an infant on the local veterinarian’s front porch, Pepper Rafferty was raised by two loving mothers, and now, at thirty-six is married to the stable, supportive Ike. She’s never told anyone that at fifteen she discovered the identity of her biological mother.
That’s because her birth mother is Ula Frost, a reclusive painter famous for the outrageous claims that her portraits summon their subjects’ doppelgängers from parallel universes.
Researching the rumors, Pepper couldn’t help but wonder: Is there a parallel universe in which she is more confident, more accomplished, better able to accept love?
A universe in which Ula decided she was worth keeping?
A universe in which Ula’s rejection didn’t still hurt too much to share?
Combining a thrilling pan-continental race against time with an authentic and touching personal drama, Self-Portrait with Nothing is an unforgettable debut that explores what it means to be part of a family.
Ula Frost, a reclusive painter with an unsettling reputation for summoning doppelgängers from parallel universes through her portraits, holds the key to Pepper's past—and perhaps to her future. As Pepper embarks on a gripping journey to uncover the truth about her origins, she confronts unimaginable questions: What if there exists a universe where she is embraced and loved? What does it truly mean to face rejection from the one who gave you life?
'Incorporating themes of love, loss, and the search for identity, this novel is an emotional rollercoaster that will resonate with readers. Don’t miss this critical exploration of what makes a family and the paths we take in searching for belonging.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781250820860
Year: 2024
Publisher: Tor Books
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781250820860
Year: 2024
Publisher: Tor Books
Description:
"Fraught and deeply moving...the work of a genuinely exciting new talent." —Booker Prize winner, George Saunders.
If a picture paints a thousand worlds . . .
Abandoned as an infant on the local veterinarian’s front porch, Pepper Rafferty was raised by two loving mothers, and now, at thirty-six is married to the stable, supportive Ike. She’s never told anyone that at fifteen she discovered the identity of her biological mother.
That’s because her birth mother is Ula Frost, a reclusive painter famous for the outrageous claims that her portraits summon their subjects’ doppelgängers from parallel universes.
Researching the rumors, Pepper couldn’t help but wonder: Is there a parallel universe in which she is more confident, more accomplished, better able to accept love?
A universe in which Ula decided she was worth keeping?
A universe in which Ula’s rejection didn’t still hurt too much to share?
Combining a thrilling pan-continental race against time with an authentic and touching personal drama, Self-Portrait with Nothing is an unforgettable debut that explores what it means to be part of a family.