Sisterland

Discover the captivating world of identical twins in Curtis Sittenfeld's latest novel, a tale that intertwines love, secrets, and the complexities of family dynamics. Set against the backdrop of modern America, this thought-provoking story follows Kate and Violet, sisters bound by an extraordinary hidden gift. As life takes them on diverging paths, the nuanced portrayal of their contrasting lives explores themes of identity, motherhood, and sisterly bonds. When Violet’s shocking prediction of a major earthquake stirs controversy and media frenzy, tensions rise and confrontations ensue. This gripping fiction piece paints a vivid picture of suburban life, ambition, and the struggles of facing uncomfortable truths. With intricate character development and a richly woven narrative, this book is a testament to Sittenfeld's psychological brilliance. Ideal for fans of contemporary literature and compelling storytelling, this page-turner is a must-read for anyone looking to delve deeper into the intricacies of family relationships and self-discovery. Order your brand-new B-format paperback today with FREE shipping and immerse yourself in a narrative that will leave your heart racing and your mind pondering long after the last page is turned.

Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780552776592
Format: B-format paperback
Year: 2014
Publisher: RANDOM HOUSE UK
Pages: 528


Description:
*****PRE-ORDER CURTIS SITTENFELD'S GRIPPING NEW NOVEL, RODHAM, OUT THIS SUMMER*****BY THE SUNDAY TIMES AND NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF RODHAM and AMERICAN WIFE'A work of psychological genius' OBSERVER_______________________________-Identical twins, Kate and Violet are about as unlike as two peas from the same pod can be. Except in one respect - they share a hidden gift. But after Kate inadvertently reveals their secret when they are thirteen years old, their lives are set on diverging paths.Twenty years later Kate, a devoted wife and mother, has settled down in the suburbs to raise her two young children. Violet is single, and lives a much more flamboyant and eccentric life. Then one day Violet ignites a media storm by predicting a major earthquake in the St Louis area where they live.As the day Violet has announced for the earthquake draws nearer, Kate must attempt to repair her fraught relationship with her sister, and to face truths about herself she has long tried to deny.

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