Shriver, Lionel

Double Fault

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ISBN 13:
9780008209773
author:
Shriver, Lionel
format:
Paperback / softback
publisher:
The Borough Press
language:
English
Publication Year:
2017
Pages:
432
Dimensions:
19.8 x 12.9 x 2.8 centimetres (0
Genre:
Fiction & Literature, Literary, Fiction & Literature
Condition:
New
Availability:
Item usually sent within 5 working days
£14.32

Description

Double Fault by Lionel Shriver is an unflinching look at the ravages of rivalry in the two-career relationship. When marriage becomes a competition, the line between love and obsession can become blurred. This novel explores the complexities of marriage and the sacrifices that come with pursuing one's passions. At its core, Double Fault is not about tennis, but about the challenges of balancing personal and professional ambitions in a partnership. The author sheds light on the tensions that arise when two individuals with different goals and aspirations try to support each other. Willy Novinsky's story serves as a powerful reminder that even in the pursuit of success, relationships can be both the greatest source of strength and the most devastating obstacle.

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