Roth, Philip
When She Was Good
- ISBN 13:
- 9780099484998
- author:
- Roth, Philip
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Vintage
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2007
- Pages:
- 320
- Dimensions:
- 19.8 x 12.9 x 2.2 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- Modern fiction
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Lucy Nelson's life has been shaped by her father's imprisonment when she was just a child. This event sets her on a path of rebellion against middle-class expectations and provincial values, fueling a deep-seated anger towards the men in her life, particularly her husband Roy. As Lucy struggles to free herself from the disappointment of her past, she becomes increasingly consumed by rage and hatred. Philip Roth's scalpel-like portrayal of her inner turmoil is both haunting and thought-provoking, offering a nuanced exploration of the destructive power of unfulfilled desire. With its precise and unflinching depiction of Lucy's emotional state, this novel raises important questions about the nature of disappointment, regret, and the enduring impact of past experiences on our lives.
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