Goodman, Makenna
The Shame
- ISBN 13:
- 9781571311368
- author:
- Goodman, Makenna
- format:
- Paperback / softback
- publisher:
- Milkweed Editions
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2020
- Pages:
- 160
- Dimensions:
- 21.3 x 13.5 x 1 centimetres (0.2
- Genre:
- Fiction & Literature, Literary, Fiction & Literature,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 7 working days
Description
A striking debut novel, The Shame is a thought-provoking exploration of a woman's inner world. Alma's life, marked by the joys and claustrophobia of rural living, is turned upside down when she makes a sudden departure for New York. Through a series of flashbacks, Alma reveals the circumstances and choices that led to this moment, including her fears and uncertainties about motherhood, her fascination with a mysterious ceramicist, and her growing sense of loneliness and failure. As Alma's mind is fueled by capitalism, motherhood, and the search for meaningful art, she begins to feel the strain of her isolation. This propulsive and funny novel is both a blistering fable and a surreal exploration of the human psyche. Published in 2020, The Shame has received critical acclaim, including being named a Refinery29 Best New Book of Fall 2020 and a Harvard Review Favorite Book of 2020.
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