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Marlene : A Novel by Philippe Djian (2020, Trade Paperback)
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Item specifics
- Condition
- Brand New: A new, unread, unused book in perfect condition with no missing or damaged pages. See all condition definitionsopens in a new window or tab
- Type
- Novel
- ISBN
- 9781590519875
About this product
Product Identifiers
Publisher
Other Press, LLC
ISBN-10
1590519876
ISBN-13
9781590519875
eBay Product ID (ePID)
15038380525
Product Key Features
Book Title
Marlene : a Novel
Number of Pages
208 Pages
Language
English
Publication Year
2020
Topic
Psychological, Family Life, General
Genre
Fiction
Format
Trade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Height
0.6 in
Item Weight
8.1 Oz
Item Length
8 in
Item Width
5.2 in
Additional Product Features
Intended Audience
Trade
LCCN
2020-000353
Reviews
Praise for Elle : "Djian's slim, disturbing novel, already a controversial bestseller in France, is unsparing and fiercely intelligent...[ Elle ] is slight but packs a powerful punch." -- Publishers Weekly (starred review) "[Djian] lets an unpredictable woman tell her side of the story...events and moods flow into each other without warning or apology." -- Bookforum "Incisive, corrosive, sexy, as sad as it is funny, and incontestably exhilarating." -- Vogue (France), "[A] novel of bad habits, betrayals, and unrivaled family dysfunction...Djian's feat is to tell a story of such dramatic disintegration with so few pen strokes." -- Wall Street Journal "A crisp yet dreamlike trip through five lives torn apart by war, secrets, and betrayal...every word and short section is intentional and effective... Marlene begs to be read in one tense sitting." -- Shelf Awareness "A piercing psychological group portrait. Readers who appreciate messy interpersonal dynamics will enjoy piecing together this shadowy story." -- Publishers Weekly " Marlene reads like noir cinema mixed with a dream. A subtle and haunting book that I couldn't put down." --Brian Castner, author of The Long Walk " Marlene is a powerful novel that whispers the true nature of conflict when warriors return from the battlefield. It is not always rifles and sabres that rattle; it is often rationality and relationships. Philippe Djian deftly and poetically navigates our nature in the context of his characters' closest human connections." --Matthew J. Hefti, author of A Hard and Heavy Thing "Over the years and novels, Philippe Djian sculpts ever more subtle, ever more powerful female characters. He continues here to surprise us, shake us, dazzle us with his stylistic boldness, ever more thrilling and perfectly mastered." -- Télérama "A book that needs to be read to the end, line by line, to fully appreciate the complex equilibrium that the seasoned author has succeeded in establishing." -- Les Inrockuptibles , Best Books of the Year Praise for Elle : "Djian's slim, disturbing novel, already a controversial bestseller in France, is unsparing and fiercely intelligent...[ Elle ] is slight but packs a powerful punch." -- Publishers Weekly (starred review) "[Djian] lets an unpredictable woman tell her side of the story...events and moods flow into each other without warning or apology." -- Bookforum "Incisive, corrosive, sexy, as sad as it is funny, and incontestably exhilarating." -- Vogue (France)
Dewey Edition
23
Dewey Decimal
843.92
Synopsis
In this electrifying psychological drama, two veterans readjusting to civilian life find their friendship tested when ugly truths come to light. Yemen. Iraq. Afghanistan. After returning from combat to a quiet garrison town, Dan and Richard struggle in their different ways to regain a sense of normality. Dan, desperate to prove to his bourgeois neighbors that he isn't the violent, unstable veteran they'd expect, sticks to a rigorous routine and keeps his head down. Richard, on the other hand, doesn't resist his impulses, repeatedly flouting the law and spending money he doesn't have. All the while, his home life is gradually falling apart-unbeknownst to him, his wife has been having an affair, and his teenaged daughter is becoming increasingly distant and even hostile. The arrival of Richard's sister-in-law, Marlene-a woman with a reputation for sleeping around and bringing bad luck wherever she goes-threatens to destroy what little peace the two men have, calling into question their seemingly unbreakable bond., In this electrifying psychological drama, two veterans readjusting to civilian life find their friendship tested when ugly truths come to light., In this electrifying psychological drama, two veterans readjusting to civilian life find their friendship tested when ugly truths come to light. Yemen. Iraq. Afghanistan. After returning from combat to a quiet garrison town, Dan and Richard struggle in their different ways to regain a sense of normality. Dan, desperate to prove to his bourgeois neighbors that he isn't the violent, unstable veteran they'd expect, sticks to a rigorous routine and keeps his head down. Richard, on the other hand, doesn't resist his impulses, repeatedly flouting the law and spending money he doesn't have. All the while, his home life is gradually falling apart--unbeknownst to him, his wife has been having an affair, and his teenaged daughter is becoming increasingly distant and even hostile. The arrival of Richard's sister-in-law, Marlene--a woman with a reputation for sleeping around and bringing bad luck wherever she goes--threatens to destroy what little peace the two men have, calling into question their seemingly unbreakable bond.
LC Classification Number
PQ2664.J5M37 2020
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