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Code EAN13: 9782290023341

Auteur : HAIGH JENNIFER

Éditeur : J'AI LU


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A dysfunctional New England family struggles toward normalcy in this poignant novel from PEN/Hemingway-winner Haigh, who follows the children of resentful, controlling, Paulette and distracted, needy Frank. Even during a childhood in idyllic Cape Cod, there are hints of a rocky future. When that future arrives, Billy, the most successful of the children, keeps a secret about his sophisticated New York life from almost everyone. Scott, formerly the uncontrollable brat of the bunch, sees himself in his own troubled son. Meanwhile, Gwen suffers from a genetic condition that prevents her from developing into womanhood. The story starts slowly, and while the setup feels familiar (a fractured New England family), the children take unexpected turns that shake up the narrative, leading to the most surprising twist of all: despite the sobering events chronicled, there's a strong nod to the healing power of love. Haigh allows the reader to sympathize with each of the family members, and, in turn, to see their flaws and better understand them. (June)
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  • EAN
    9782290023341
  • Auteur
  • Éditeur
    J'AI LU
  • Collection
    LITTERATURE ETR
  • Date de parution
    12/02/2011
  • Support
    Poche
  • Description du format
    Version Papier
  • Poids
    273 g
  • Hauteur
    178 mm
  • Largeur
    110 mm
  • Épaisseur
    27 mm
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