Frame, Janet
Faces In The Water (Virago Modern Classics)
- ISBN 13:
- 9780349011141
- author:
- Frame, Janet
- format:
- Paperback / softback
- publisher:
- Virago Press Ltd
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2018
- Pages:
- 240
- Dimensions:
- 19.9 x 13 x 1.6 centimetres (0.2
- Genre:
- Fiction & Literature, General, Fiction & Literature
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Faces in the Water by Janet Frame is a powerful and poignant novel about one woman's struggle to cope with her experiences in mental institutions. After being diagnosed with a mental illness, Frame was encouraged to write about her time in hospital as a way of healing. Through Istina Mavet's observations of her fellow patients, Frame reveals a complex and questing mind, using humour and compassion to navigate the desolate wards. As she recounts her story, the threat of leucotomy looms large, adding to the sense of urgency and desperation. This book is a thought-provoking exploration of mental illness, resilience, and the human spirit. With its raw emotion and unflinching honesty, Faces in the Water is a deeply moving read that will stay with you long after you finish the book.
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