Second Place
Longlisted for the Booker Prize 2021
(Author) Rachel Cusk'A classic, but with contemporary urgency thumping through it.' Claire-Louise Bennett, author of Pond A woman invites a famed artist to the remote coastal landscape where she lives. Drawn to his paintings, she believes his vision may penetrate the mystery at the centre of her life. But as a long, dry summer sets in, his provocative presence soon twists the patterns of her secluded household. 'The most singular book . . . A psychodrama that is both timeless and up-to-the minute . . . Truly one of a kind.' Justine Jordan, Guardian 'A novel of deep insight and scarring honesty.' Martin Chilton, Independent 'Re-sets the dial yet again.' Claire Harman, Evening Standard 'Extraordinary . . . fearless.' Alex Clark, The Spectator 'Glittering brilliance.' Jon Day, Financial Times
Rachel Cusk
Rachel Cusk is a British author known for her critically acclaimed novel "Outline," which explores themes of identity and storytelling through a unique narrative style. Her minimalist and introspective writing has reshaped the landscape of contemporary literature, earning her a reputation as a masterful chronicler of the human experience.
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