The Exhibitionist (häftad, eng)
<p><b>As heard on BBC Radio 4's <i>Book at Bedtime</i><br><br>A <i>Times</i>,<i> G...
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<p><b>As heard on BBC Radio 4's <i>Book at Bedtime</i><br><br>A <i>Times</i>,<i> Guardian</i>, and<i> Good Housekeeping </i>Book of the Year<br><br>Longlisted for the Women's Prize for Fiction</b><br><br><b>'It takes the most ferocious intelligence, skill, and a deep reservoir of sadness to write a novel as funny as this.
I adored it' - Meg Mason, bestselling author of <i>Sorrow & Bliss</i></b><br><br>Meet the Hanrahan family.<br><br><b>Ray</b>, the father. Acclaimed artist and notorious narcissist, who is obsessed with his own reputation.<br><br><b>Lucia</b>, his long-suffering wife.
A lauded sculptor yet terrified of what recognition could bring. And she has a secret of her own which could tear the family apart.<br><br><b>Leah</b>, the eldest daughter, devoted to her father and convinced of his genius.<br><br><b>Patrick, </b>Lucia’s sensitive son, who has finally decided to strike out by himself.<br><br><b>Jess</b>, the youngest daughter, insecure and facing a daunting decision.<br><br>As they gather for a momentous weekend – the first exhibition of Ray’s artwork in many decades – each member of the family must finally make a choice.
And when they do, once tensions have boiled over and the guests have departed, what will be left of the Hanrahans?<br><br><b>The extraordinary fifth novel from Charlotte Mendelson, <i>The Exhibitionist </i>is a dazzling exploration of art, sacrifice, toxic family politics, queer desire and personal freedom.<br><br>'A devastating treat of a novel: funny, furious, dark and delicious' - Sarah Waters, bestselling author of <i>Fingersmith</i></b></p>
I adored it' - Meg Mason, bestselling author of <i>Sorrow & Bliss</i></b><br><br>Meet the Hanrahan family.<br><br><b>Ray</b>, the father. Acclaimed artist and notorious narcissist, who is obsessed with his own reputation.<br><br><b>Lucia</b>, his long-suffering wife.
A lauded sculptor yet terrified of what recognition could bring. And she has a secret of her own which could tear the family apart.<br><br><b>Leah</b>, the eldest daughter, devoted to her father and convinced of his genius.<br><br><b>Patrick, </b>Lucia’s sensitive son, who has finally decided to strike out by himself.<br><br><b>Jess</b>, the youngest daughter, insecure and facing a daunting decision.<br><br>As they gather for a momentous weekend – the first exhibition of Ray’s artwork in many decades – each member of the family must finally make a choice.
And when they do, once tensions have boiled over and the guests have departed, what will be left of the Hanrahans?<br><br><b>The extraordinary fifth novel from Charlotte Mendelson, <i>The Exhibitionist </i>is a dazzling exploration of art, sacrifice, toxic family politics, queer desire and personal freedom.<br><br>'A devastating treat of a novel: funny, furious, dark and delicious' - Sarah Waters, bestselling author of <i>Fingersmith</i></b></p>
Format | Häftad |
Omfång | 336 sidor |
Språk | Engelska |
Förlag | Pan Macmillan |
Utgivningsdatum | 2023-03-09 |
ISBN | 9781529052787 |
Böcker
- Format Pocket
- Antal sidor 321
- Språk Engelska
- Förlag Pan Books Ltd
- Utgivningsdatum 2023-03-09
- ISBN 9781529052787
Specifikation
Böcker
- Format Pocket
- Antal sidor 321
- Språk Engelska
- Förlag Pan Books Ltd
- Utgivningsdatum 2023-03-09
- ISBN 9781529052787