Kennedy, Douglas
The Great Wide Open
- ISBN 13:
- 9780099585213
- author:
- Kennedy, Douglas
- format:
- Paperback / softback
- publisher:
- Arrow Books Ltd
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2019
- Pages:
- 592
- Dimensions:
- 19.8 x 12.9 x 3.5 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- Fiction & Literature, Literary, Fiction & Literature,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 7 working days
Description
The Great Wide Open is a deeply moving and thought-provoking novel that explores the complexities of family life. When Alice Burns, a young book editor, begins to read a manuscript about the struggles of family relationships, she finds herself drawn into a world of pain and unhappiness. Having recently witnessed her own family's downfall, Alice is struck by the question: when did the sadness start?
The novel follows Alice as she navigates the challenges of high school, first love, and sexism at an elite college, before embarking on a journey to Ireland and later, the United States. Along the way, she grapples with the consequences of her family's lies and the ways in which these deceptions shape their destinies. This is a story about the power of family to both heal and harm, and the ways in which our choices can have far-reaching consequences.
Ambitious and compulsive, The Great Wide Open is a novel that will resonate deeply with anyone who has ever struggled with the complexities of family relationships. With its nuanced exploration of the human condition, this book is a worthwhile read for anyone looking for a thought-provoking and emotionally charged read.
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