Fremont - Brossura

Reeder, Elizabeth

Brossura

ISBN 10: 0957330804 ISBN 13: 9780957330801

Casa editrice: Kohl Publishing Ltd, 2012

Riassunto

When Rachel Roanoke sees Hal Fremont across a diner counter, she claims him as her own. Their first date takes place in the registry office and then they set out for the small, suspicious town Hal calls home. There, in the crumbling hallway of that mock-antebellum house, Rachel and Hal consummate their marriage and start to build their rambunctious brood. Against their parents' ill-starred fairy tale romance, the Fremont children fight for their territory within the shifting, bitter bonds of family. In this tale of prejudice, identity and desire, Fremont becomes a map of survival. The brilliant second novel from Elizabeth Reeder, author of Ramshackle, shortlisted for the Anobii First Book Award.

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Recensione

'Compelling, a moving and darkly witty family saga unfolding against a mythic landscape. It's gorgeous, sweeping Americana packed with quirky and memorable characters striving to pursue their hopes and loves and dreams amid intriguing twists and turns.' --ZOE STRACHAN, author of Ever Fallen in Love and Spin Cycle

The Herald's Paperback of the Week (10-17 Nov 2012) 'An imaginative and engaging work.' 'There's a thematically rich subtext working away under the surface leaving tantalising but mysterious traces on the narrative.' 'Reeder balances the various levels of her story with surprising effectiveness, while consistently engaging the emotions too.' [Alastair Mabbott] 'A haunting book about a dysfunctional, fascinating family.' 4/5 STARS [Johnny Chess] --THE HERALD MAGAZINE and THE SKINNY

'When you re reading Fremont, no higher purpose creeps in to your mind, because nothing can distract you from the epic, intense and entrancing journey of this beautifully dysfunctional family.' 'With Kohl Publishing marking their intention to deliver books you can think about and books you wish you d written, I have no doubt they probably almost ripped Reeder's arm off when the manuscript for this first hit their desk.' [Cariad Martin] 'The writing in this book is great. In fact, it's probably one of my very favorite things about this book. Even with the difficult subject matter, the book almost as a floating, dream-like sort of feel.' 4/5 STARS [Meg] --FOR BOOKS' SAKE and A BOOKISH AFFAIR

The Herald's Paperback of the Week (10-17 Nov 2012) 'An imaginative and engaging work.' 'There's a thematically rich subtext working away under the surface leaving tantalising but mysterious traces on the narrative.' 'Reeder balances the various levels of her story with surprising effectiveness, while consistently engaging the emotions too.' [Alastair Mabbott] 'A haunting book about a dysfunctional, fascinating family.' 4/5 STARS [Johnny Chess] --THE HERALD MAGAZINE and THE SKINNY

'When you re reading Fremont, no higher purpose creeps in to your mind, because nothing can distract you from the epic, intense and entrancing journey of this beautifully dysfunctional family.' 'With Kohl Publishing marking their intention to deliver books you can think about and books you wish you d written, I have no doubt they probably almost ripped Reeder's arm off when the manuscript for this first hit their desk.' [Cariad Martin] 'The writing in this book is great. In fact, it's probably one of my very favorite things about this book. Even with the difficult subject matter, the book almost as a floating, dream-like sort of feel.' 4/5 STARS [Meg] --FOR BOOKS' SAKE and A BOOKISH AFFAIR

L'autore

Originally from Chicago, Elizabeth Reeder has lived in Glasgow for over 15 years. She has a PhD in English Literature and teaches on the prestigious MLitt Creative Writing at the University of Glasgow alongside writers Zoe Strachan and Louise Welsh. Her first novel, Ramshackle - which Alan Warner described as '... knowing, wry and affectionate' - was published by Freight Books in April 2012. Her essays and short stories have been published in Chapman, PN Review and Gutter Magazine. Elizabeth is a well-known face in the arts scene in Central Scotland, she has an established following in literary and academic circles.

Dettagli dell'edizione

• Editore: Kohl Publishing Ltd
• Data di pubblicazione: 2012
• Lingua: Inglese
• ISBN 10: 0957330804
• ISBN 13: 9780957330801
• Rilegatura: Copertina flessibile
• Disegnatore: Chappell Emily
• Numero di pagine: 352
• Contatto del produttore: non disponibile
• Persona responsabile: non disponibile