Hadley, Tessa
Bad Dreams and Other Stories (Paperback)
- ISBN 13:
- 9781784704049
- author:
- Hadley, Tessa
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Vintage Publishing
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2018
- Pages:
- 224
- Dimensions:
- 19.8 x 12.9 x 1.4 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- Fiction & Literature, Literary, Fiction & Literature,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Bad Dreams and Other Stories by Tessa Hadley is a collection of short stories that reveal the extraordinary in everyday life. Through ordinary moments, such as quarrels over an inheritance or a child exploring their home at night, the author shines a light on crucial transitions and their often imperceptible consequences. Small acts can have significant effects, reverberating across decades and affecting those around us. These stories explore how private fantasies can reach out to impact others, for better or worse. With a focus on the mysterious nature of both accidents and longings, Hadley's writing offers a nuanced portrayal of human experience. The ordinary becomes extraordinary in these thought-provoking tales, where the real events that shape our lives are just as enigmatic as our deepest desires.