Tyler, Anne
The Amateur Marriage
- ISBN 13:
- 9780099469599
- author:
- Tyler, Anne
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Vintage
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2004
- Pages:
- 320
- Dimensions:
- 19.8 x 12.9 x 2 centimetres (0.2
- Genre:
- Modern fiction
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
A young couple's marriage in wartime Baltimore sets the stage for a lifetime of mismatched expectations. Michael and Pauline's union is marked by haste and fervour, but as the years unfold, their lives reveal the consequences of their incompatible partnership. From the 1940s to the 1960s, they navigate love, loss, and social change, leaving behind a trail of unfulfilled promises and unresolved desires. Through the lens of this ordinary yet extraordinary marriage, Anne Tyler explores the complexities of human relationships and the quiet struggles that shape our lives. With masterful nuance, she captures the intricate dance between two people who, despite their best intentions, can never quite find common ground. This poignant novel is a powerful exploration of love, family, and identity, one that will resonate with readers who appreciate thoughtful, character-driven fiction.