Strout, Elizabeth
Oh William!: From the author of My Name is Lucy Barton
- ISBN 13:
- 9780241992210
- author:
- Strout, Elizabeth
- format:
- Paperback / softback
- publisher:
- Penguin Books Ltd
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2022
- Pages:
- 256
- Dimensions:
- 19.8 x 12.9 x 1.6 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- Fiction & Literature, Literary, Fiction & Literature,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 7 working days
Description
Lucy Barton's life is a complex tapestry of love, loss, and family secrets. Now a recent widow and parent to two adult daughters, she navigates the second half of her life with a mix of joy and sorrow.
A surprise encounter with her first husband, William, brings back memories of their college years, the birth of their daughters, and the painful dissolution of their marriage. Strout weaves a portrait of their decades-long partnership, a tender and complex relationship that is both joyful and sorrowful.
This novel is a profound reflection on the mystery of existence, as Lucy says, "This is the way of life. The many things we do not know until it is too late." With its meticulously observed writing and probing psychological insight, this book is a worthwhile read for anyone interested in a nuanced exploration of human relationships.
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