Theroux, Paul

My Secret History: A Novel

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ISBN 13:: 9780241950494
author:: Theroux, Paul
format:: Paperback
publisher:: Penguin
language:: English
Publication Year:: 2011
Pages:: 576
Dimensions:: 19.4 x 13.2 x 3.8 cm
Genre:: Modern & contemporary fiction (post c 1945)
Condition:: New
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Paul Theroux's My Secret History is a deeply introspective novel that explores the complexities of the human heart. Through six vivid snapshots, the author offers a nuanced portrayal of Andre Parent's double life, revealing a character driven by both vulnerability and ego.

With a rare intensity of intelligence and feeling, Theroux crafts a superbly realistic narrative that delves into the darker and more humorous aspects of human experience. This is a story about the tensions between desire and observation, and the ways in which we navigate our own contradictions.

Sharp, exact, and evocative, My Secret History is a thought-provoking and unsettling read that will linger long after the final page is turned.

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