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Almost Moon

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Intense family relationships, boundary-crossing, self-discovery.

"Almost Moon" could be a good read for those who enjoy exploring complex family dynamics and psychological themes. The book delves into the intricate relationship between a mother and daughter, and the consequences of one impulsive action. Readers may appreciate the raw and unapologetic style of writing, as well as the author's ability to delve into uncomfortable and taboo subjects.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
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Almost Moon

Regular price ₱263.25 ₱193.05 27% off
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ISBN: 9780316005319
Estimated First-hand Retail Price: ₱1,773.90
Authors: Alice Sebold
Publisher: LITTLE BROWN US
Date of Publication: 2007-10-25
Format: Paperback
Related Topics: Suspense, Feminism, Literature, Crime
Goodreads rating: 2.72
(rated by 38461 readers)

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When all is said and done, killing my mother came easily. So begins The Almost Moon , Alice Sebold's astonishing, brilliant, and daring new novel. A woman steps over the line into the unthinkable in this unforgettable work by the author of The Lovely Bones and Lucky. For years Helen Knightly has given her life to others: to her haunted mother, to her enigmatic father, to her husband and now grown children. When she finally crosses a terrible boundary, her life comes rushing in at her in a way she never could have imagined. Unfolding over the next twenty-four hours, this searing, fast-paced novel explores the complex ties between mothers and daughters, wives and lovers; the meaning of devotion; and the line between love and hate. It is a challenging, moving, gripping story, written with the fluidity and strength of voice that only Alice Sebold can bring to the page. About the Author Alice Sebold is the bestselling author of The Lovely Bones and Lucky: A Memoir . She lives in California with her husband, the novelist Glen David Gold. Editorial Reviews Joan Allen fails to breathe sufficient life into Alice Sebold's second novel to make it worth the listen, but she really doesn't have much to work with. Helen Knightly, a divorced mother of two grown daughters, impulsively murders her 88-year-old mother, Claire. The story then flips back and forth between Helen's response to her present-day act and long flashbacks exploring her love/hate relationships with her emotionally volatile, agoraphobic mother and her suicidal, peculiarly obsessed father. Allen's calm, even voice makes Helen's most irrational actions (smothering her mother, cutting her clothes off, bathing her dead body and dragging it down to the basement) sound nearly as reasonable to listeners as they do to Helen. Allen also marvelously evokes the cracked, demented tones of Helen's aged mother. Unfortunately, the older Claire Knightly appears in only the smallest portion of the book, and Allen barely trouble
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Intense family relationships, boundary-crossing, self-discovery.

"Almost Moon" could be a good read for those who enjoy exploring complex family dynamics and psychological themes. The book delves into the intricate relationship between a mother and daughter, and the consequences of one impulsive action. Readers may appreciate the raw and unapologetic style of writing, as well as the author's ability to delve into uncomfortable and taboo subjects.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.