Gisler, Rebecca
About Uncle
- ISBN 13:
- 9781949641554
- author:
- Gisler, Rebecca
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Two Lines Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2024
- Pages:
- 148
- Dimensions:
- 17.8 x 11.4 x 1.5 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- Fiction & Literature, Literary, Fiction & Literature,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 7 working days
Description
Rebecca Gisler's debut novel explores the complex ways we order our lives, for better or worse. When an unnamed young woman moves to care for her uncle, she finds herself relying on him in a world that is shutting down. Her uncle's health takes a turn for the worse, and he is sent to a hospital that cares for animals, leaving her to navigate a new reality. As their relationship deepens, the boundaries between them become increasingly blurred. The young woman knows every detail of her uncle's daily routine, from his bathroom breaks to his medication. But when she tries to make sense of this new world, everything falls apart. Gisler's prose is masterfully translated from French and offers a rare glimpse into the lives of those who are often overlooked. This slim novel is a thought-provoking exploration of isolation, family, and the human condition. With its unique blend of magical realism and literary fiction, it will appeal to readers who enjoy the works of Ottessa Moshfegh and Sayaka Murata.
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