Book
The promise / Damon Galgut.
Record details
- ISBN: 9781609456580
- ISBN: 1609456580
- Physical Description: 269 pages ; 22 cm
- Publisher: New York, N.Y. : Europa Editions, [2021]
- Copyright: ©2021
Content descriptions
| Formatted Contents Note: | Ma -- Pa -- Astrid -- Anton -- Acknowledgments. |
| Summary, etc.: | "Haunted by an unmet promise, the Swart family loses touch after the death of their matriarch. Adrift, the lives of the three siblings move separately through the uncharted waters of South Africa; Anton, the golden boy who bitterly resents his life's unfulfilled promises; Astrid, whose beauty is her power; and the youngest, Amor, whose life is shaped by a nebulous feeling of guilt. Reunited by four funerals over three decades, the dwindling family reflects the atmosphere of its country--an atmosphere of resentment, renewal, and--ultimately--hope"--Provided by publisher |
Search for related items by subject
| Subject: | Families > Fiction. Brothers and sisters > Fiction. Interpersonal relations > Fiction. Funeral rites and ceremonies > Fiction. South Africa > Fiction. |
| Genre: | Domestic fiction. Epic fiction. |
Available copies
- 7 of 30 copies available at Bibliomation. (Show)
- 1 of 1 copy available at Weston Public Library.
Holds
- 3 current holds with 30 total copies.
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| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weston Public Library | GALGUT (Text) | 34053150424017 | Adult Fiction | Available | - |
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