Oyeyemi, Helen
Parasol Against the Axe
- ISBN 13:
- 9780571366620
- author:
- Oyeyemi, Helen
- format:
- Hardback
- publisher:
- Faber & Faber
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2024
- Pages:
- 272
- Dimensions:
- 22.5 x 14.4 x 2.5 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- Fiction & Literature, General, Fiction & Literature,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Set against the vibrant backdrop of Prague, Helen Oyeyemi's latest novel is a captivating exploration of the complexities of human connection.
This mesmerizing tale unfolds over a kaleidoscopic weekend, weaving together moments of raw emotion, philosophical insight, and whimsical adventure. As you become lost in the story, the city itself comes alive, sustained by the lives of its inhabitants.
A love letter to Prague and the art of storytelling, Parasol Against the Axe is a novel that will reward you with warmth, joy, and a deeper understanding of the intricate web of lies we tell ourselves and others.
Related Products
Related Products
Ax
Donald E. Westlake
£21.13
A masterful tale of corporate downsizing and deadly consequences. When Burke Devore is laid off from his job at a paper company, he sets out to find the perfect replacement - by any means necessary...
Against the Tide
Browne, Noel
£16.87
Against the Tide is a story of a life marked by both tragedy and triumph. Noel Browne's journey as a doctor and politician is a testament to his unwavering commitment to reform. His campaign for...
Against The Stars
Hartland, Christopher
£12.70
Against The Stars by Christopher Hartland explores themes of class, love, and destiny in a thought-provoking speculative romance. When Elliot turns to GlimpseTech for clarity about his sexuality,...
Against the Day
Pynchon, Thomas
£15.59
Against the Day spans over four decades, from the 1893 Chicago World's Fair to the years following World War I. This sprawling narrative takes readers on a journey across multiple continents and...
Against the Odds
Page, Lynda
£10.71
Lynnie Downs has her hands full. With plans to marry her teenage sweetheart and care for her mother and four younger brothers, life is already complicated. But when she starts working at Cigar Sid's...