Evers, Stuart
The Blind Light
- ISBN 13:
- 9781529030976
- author:
- Evers, Stuart
- format:
- Hardback
- publisher:
- Picador
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2020
- Pages:
- 544
- Dimensions:
- 24 x 16 x 5.3 centimetres (0.79
- Genre:
- Fiction & Literature, Literary, Fiction & Literature,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 4 working days
Description
The Blind Light by Stuart Evers is a powerful and ambitious novel that explores the complexities of human history through the lives of two generations of a family. Set against the backdrop of significant global events, from the Cuban Missile Crisis to the War on Terror, this story delves into the ways in which the past shapes our present. Through multiple perspectives, including those of Drummond, Gwen, and their children Nathan and Anneka, The Blind Light reveals how the pressure of history can both unite and divide families. As the narrative unfolds from the 1950s to the present day, it offers a nuanced portrayal of British society, tackling themes such as social change, family dynamics, and the human cost of conflict. This is a big yet intimate story that will remind you of the intricate nature of human history and the challenges of doing what is right in the face of adversity.
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