The Weekend: From the Booker Prize-shortlisted author of Stone Yard Devotional b

Description: The Weekend by Charlotte Wood The brilliant new novel from Charlotte Wood, acclaimed author of The Natural Way of Things. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Shortlisted for the 2020 Stella PrizePeople went on about death bringing friends together, but it wasnt true. The graveyard, the stony dirt - thats what it was like now . . . Despite the three women knowing each other better than their own siblings, Sylvies death had opened up strange caverns of distance between them.Four older women have a lifelong friendship of the best kind: loving, practical, frank and steadfast. But when Sylvie dies, the ground shifts dangerously for the remaining three. Can they survive together without her? They are Jude, a once-famous restaurateur, Wendy, an acclaimed public intellectual, and Adele, a renowned actress now mostly out of work. Struggling to recall exactly why theyve remained close all these years, the grieving women gather for Christmas at Sylvies old beach house - not for festivities, but to clean the place out before it is sold. Without Sylvie to maintain the groups delicate equilibrium, frustrations build and painful memories press in. Fraying tempers, an elderly dog, unwelcome guests and too much wine collide in a storm that brings long-buried hurts to the surface - and threatens to sweep away their friendship for good.The Weekend explores growing old and growing up, and what happens when were forced to uncover the lies we tell ourselves. Sharply observed and excruciatingly funny, this is a jewel of a book: a celebration of tenderness and friendship that is nothing short of a masterpiece.A compelling and vivid look at the friendships we make as women. Honest, unsettling and, like all good literature, had me asking questions about life and myself.Heather Rose, author of The Museum of Modern Love, winner of the 2017 Stella Prize Author Biography Charlotte Wood has been described as one of our most original and provocative writers. She is the author of six novels and two books of non-fiction. Her bestselling novel, The Natural Way of Things, won the 2016 Stella Prize, the Indie Book of the Year and Indie Book Award for Fiction, was joint winner of the Prime Ministers Literary Award for Fiction, and was published throughout Europe, the United Kingdom and North America. She has been twice shortlisted for the Miles Franklin Literary Award, as well as many others for this and previous works. Her non-fiction books include The Writers Room, a collection of interviews with authors about the creative process, and Love & Hunger, a book about cooking. She lives in Sydney with her husband. Long Description The brilliant new novel from Charlotte Wood, acclaimed author of The Natural Way of Things . Shortlisted for the 2020 Stella Prize People went on about death bringing friends together, but it wasnt true. The graveyard, the stony dirt - thats what it was like now . . . Despite the three women knowing each other better than their own siblings, Sylvies death had opened up strange caverns of distance between them. Four older women have a lifelong friendship of the best kind: loving, practical, frank and steadfast. But when Sylvie dies, the ground shifts dangerously for the remaining three. Can they survive together without her? They are Jude, a once-famous restaurateur, Wendy, an acclaimed public intellectual, and Adele, a renowned actress now mostly out of work. Struggling to recall exactly why theyve remained close all these years, the grieving women gather for Christmas at Sylvies old beach house - not for festivities, but to clean the place out before it is sold. Without Sylvie to maintain the groups delicate equilibrium, frustrations build and painful memories press in. Fraying tempers, an elderly dog, unwelcome guests and too much wine collide in a storm that brings long-buried hurts to the surface - and threatens to sweep away their friendship for good. The Weekend explores growing old and growing up, and what happens when were forced to uncover the lies we tell ourselves. Sharply observed and excruciatingly funny, this is a jewel of a book: a celebration of tenderness and friendship that is nothing short of a masterpiece. A compelling and vivid look at the friendships we make as women. Honest, unsettling and, like all good literature, had me asking questions about life and myself. Heather Rose, author of The Museum of Modern Love , winner of the 2017 Stella Prize Details ISBN1760879991 Author Charlotte Wood Format Paperback Language English Year 2021 ISBN-10 1760879991 ISBN-13 9781760879990 Publication Date 2021-05-04 DEWEY 823/.914 Pages 288 Imprint Allen & Unwin Place of Publication Sydney Country of Publication Australia AU Release Date 2021-05-04 Publisher Allen & Unwin Audience General NZ Release Date 2021-05-03 Subtitle From the Booker Prize-shortlisted author of Stone Yard Devotional We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:131875720;

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