Arnold, Amy
Lori & Joe
- ISBN 13:
- 9781913513399
- author:
- Arnold, Amy
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Prototype Publishing Ltd.
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2023
- Pages:
- 120
- Dimensions:
- 1.4 x 17.8 x 17.8 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- Fiction & Literature, General, ,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Lori & Joe is a poignant and introspective novel that explores the complexities of a long-term marriage. Over the course of a single day, the story unfolds as Lori navigates her life in the Lake District, where the passing of time is marked by the quiet rhythms of nature. As she goes about her daily routine, Lori's thoughts turn to her husband Joe, and the secrets they have kept from each other. As the fog rolls in, Lori's memories begin to surface, revealing a marriage marked by isolation, childlessness, and a deep-seated secret that has never been shared. The author's lyrical prose weaves together the past and present, creating a sparse and intimate portrait of a life in which desire is constantly at odds with inertia. This is a deeply moving story about the entrapments and isolation that can accompany a life of quiet routine, where the passage of time is both a source of comfort and a reminder of the things that remain unspoken.