Cusk, Rachel
The Temporary
- ISBN 13:
- 9780571351664
- author:
- Cusk, Rachel
- format:
- Paperback / softback
- publisher:
- Faber & Faber
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2019
- Pages:
- 256
- Dimensions:
- 19.8 x 12.9 x 1.5 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- Fiction & Literature, General, ,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
The Temporary by Rachel Cusk is a portrayal of modern romance and its consequences. At a party, Ralph Loman's life intersects with Francine Snaith, a temporary secretary who ignites a blaze of excitement in his troubled heart.
However, their encounter sets off a chain reaction of events that binds Ralph to Francine through chains of consequence from which escape seems impossible. This novel paints a merciless picture of the cut and thrust of modern life, where relationships are forged and broken with little regard for the consequences.
A thought-provoking exploration of desire, attention, and the complexities of human connection, The Temporary is a compelling read for those interested in contemporary fiction.
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