Parallel Lines
(Author) Edward St AubynIt is summer, and Sebastian is in treatment following a breakdown that has left him with a fragile hold on reality and a persistent hunger to connect with the mother who abandoned him as a child. His therapist, Martin, is also facing challenges, including his adopted daughter Olivia's tenuous relationship with her biological mother - a predicament that makes Sebastian's struggle feel uncannily close to her own. Olivia is producing a radio series on natural disasters, which itself seems to be running parallel to the events unfolding in her personal life, as her best friend Lucy faces a grave diagnosis and her husband, Francis, pursues his mission of rewilding the world. Over the course of the next year their fates collide in outrageous and poignant ways, as each of their destinies is revealed in a marvellous new light. Written with Edward St Aubyn's trademark wit and inimitable style, Parallel Lines is a novel about connection, love and the cascading consequences of our choices. It is a vibrant, moving celebration of the life of the spirit and the life of the mind from one of our most irresistible storytellers.
Edward St Aubyn
Edward St Aubyn is a British author known for his acclaimed series of novels, the Patrick Melrose series, which delves into themes of addiction, abuse, and privilege. His writing style is sharp, witty, and brutally honest, earning him praise for his incisive social commentary and dark humor. He has made significant contributions to contemporary literature with his provocative and introspective storytelling.
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