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Kay Boyle
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Binding
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Number of Pages
160
Age Group
All
Language
English
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Book Summary
Fiction in the form of a sharp, morally intricate short novel set on a rural farm. It follows a young woman who longs to leave the farm to study, while navigating the loyalties and tensions of a divided household. The intended reader is adults and lovers of literary fiction who crave psychological realism and character-driven drama. The tone is tense, intimate, and thought-provoking, with a lyrical sensibility that rewards careful reading.
The story unfolds through a story-led narrative with lush, precise prose that examines motive, power, and the fault lines of family life. Readers glimpse the protagonist's inner life as she weighs education against duty and navigates a household where loyalties are tested.
What makes the reading experience distinctive is the modernist-informed lens and the fearless moral complexity, paired with a richly drawn rural setting that keeps emotions palpable. The narrative unfolds through intimate scenes and charged conversations, guiding readers through shifting relationships without relying on easy resolutions.
After finishing, readers gain a nuanced understanding of family dynamics, the price of pursuing personal growth, and a lasting appreciation for moral ambiguity in everyday life. The experience leaves you with questions to ponder about loyalty, choice, and resilience that stay with you long after the last page.
Product Details
Author
Kay Boyle
Publisher
Penguin Random House
Number of Pages
160
Language
English
SKU
9781782279464
ISBN
9781782279464
Reading Age
All
Dimensions
12.9x0.86x19.81cm
Binding
Paperback
MRP: ₹ 475
₹ 452
₹ 23 Off