Haddon, Mark
The Pier Falls
- ISBN 13:
- 9781784701963
- author:
- Haddon, Mark
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Vintage Publishing
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2017
- Pages:
- 368
- Dimensions:
- 19.8 x 12.9 x 2.3 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- Fiction & Literature, Short Stories, ,
- Condition:
- New
- supplier_id:
- 60
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Mark Haddon's latest collection of short stories offers a searingly imaginative and emotionally taut exploration of human connection. In "The Pier Falls" and other tales, Haddon weaves together threads from history, myth, and personal experience to create a meditation on isolation, loneliness, and the unseen bonds that link us.
With lean prose and a deep well of empathy, Haddon draws readers into the lives of his characters, laying bare their hopes and fears with fluid precision. From the devastating aftermath of a single afternoon to the abandoned remnants of mythic princesses, each story is a masterful exploration of the human condition.
This collection showcases Haddon's incredible versatility as a writer, proving that even in short form, his unique voice and perspective can create stories that are both deeply personal and universally relatable.
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