Andrew Ridker crafts prose that delves into the complexities of human relationships and societal expectations. His style is incisive, often employing dark humor to expose the absurdities of contemporary life. Ridker's work frequently explores themes of identity, family, and the search for meaning amidst growing alienation. Through carefully constructed characters and unsettling scenarios, he prompts readers to reflect on their own place in the world.
'Reading Andrew Ridker's debut novel, you soon realise you're in the presence of a new talent.' The TimesArthur Alter is in trouble.Spanning New York, Paris, Boston, St. Louis, and a small desert outpost in Zimbabwe, The Altruists is a razor-sharp, darkly funny family saga from a sparkling new talent.
In "Was kostet es, ein guter Mensch zu sein?" von Andrew Ridker zerbricht die Familie Alter nach dem Tod von Francine, der Friedenswahrerin. Arthur lädt seine Kinder Maggie und Ethan zu einem Wochenende ein, doch anstelle von Versöhnung erwartet sie ein unmoralisches Angebot. Eine ironische Erzählung über die Herausforderungen des Lebens.