Claire Keegan
1. Antarctica
Antarctica 'A genuine once-in-a-generation writer.' THE TIMES
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5 Stunden und 25 Minuten
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Erscheinungsdatum
25.11.2021
Hörtyp
Lesung
Fassung
ungekürzt
Medium
MP3
Anzahl Dateien
15
Verlag
Faber & FaberSprache
Englisch
EAN
9780571373529
From the opening story about a married woman who takes a trip to the city with a single purpose in mind - to sleep with another man - Antarctica draws you into a world of obsession, betrayal and fragile relationships. In 'House Calls', Cordelia wakes on the last day ofthe twentieth century and sets off along the coast road to keep a date with her lover that has been nine years in the waiting. In 'The Singing Cashier', a local postman visits two sisters bearing fishy gifts in the hope that his favour will be returned in kind. One of the most moving and disturbing stories in the collection, 'Passport Soup', features Frank Corso, who sits alone eating green tomatoes and bacon, mourning the disappearance of his nine-year-old daughter: 'At one point in that late evening, she was there, and then she wasn't.' Keegan's characters inhabit a world where dreams, memory and chance can have crippling consequences for those involved. Compassionate, witty and unsettling, Antarctica is a collection to be savoured.
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It is a collection of short stories that explores themes of isolation, longing, and the complexities of human relationships. Set against stark, unforgiving landscapes, the stories evoke a deep sense of emotional restraint and quiet tension.
The book’s morbid tone lingers throughout, reflecting the darker aspects of human nature and the harshness of the world the characters inhabit. This intensity, while captivating, can be overwhelming at times, as Keegan's writing forces readers to confront uncomfortable truths. Though it is undeniably powerful, the weight of the narratives can make it difficult to read in one sitting, as they demand reflection and a certain emotional endurance.
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