Dad
- 448 pages
- 16 hours of reading
After being summoned home by the news of his mother's heart attack, John Tremont is forced to confront his own middle age.
William Wharton Book order
November 7, 1925 – October 29, 2008
William Wharton, the pen name of Albert William Du Aime, became renowned for his debut novel Birdy, which was also adapted into a successful film. His works often delve into the psychology of his characters, their traumatic experiences, and their search for meaning, drawing heavily from his own life, including wartime trauma and personal loss. Wharton's style is characterized by its psychological depth and raw honesty, offering readers an intense glimpse into the human psyche. His novels, frequently semi-autobiographical in nature, resonate with themes of isolation, memory, and the resilience of the human spirit.
- 2014
- 2013
A welcome reissue of this wartime classic from the author of Birdy. číst celé
- 2009
Exploring the transient nature of physical existence, the author reflects on the comfort found in this belief, which opens the door to profound spiritual experiences. The narrative delves into the contrast between the ephemeral physical life and the lasting impact of spiritual growth, inviting readers to contemplate their own experiences and beliefs.
- 1996
Scumbler
- 288 pages
- 11 hours of reading
The narrative follows a vibrant sixty-year-old street painter living in Paris, who transforms unconventional spaces into rentable apartments while embracing the joy of creativity. As he interacts with a diverse cast of characters, including craftsmen and students, he experiences both the highs of artistic expression and the struggles of everyday life. His journey is marked by whimsical endeavors, such as digging tunnels and building nests, as he seeks authenticity and deeper meaning in his existence, embodying a blend of humor and poignancy.
- 1985
Pride
- 287 pages
- 11 hours of reading
During the Depression, a 10-year-old boy befriends a carnival stuntman and his lion cub and learns about the meaning of family, loyalty, love, and survival.
- 1982
Set in the Ardennes Forest on Christmas Eve 1944, Sergeant Will Knott and five other GIs are ordered close to the German lines to establish an observation post in an abandoned chateau. Here they play at being soldiers in what seems to be complete isolation. That is, until the Germans begin revealing their whereabouts and leaving signs of their presence: a scarecrow, equipment the squad had dropped on a retreat from a reconnaissance mission and, strangest of all, a small fir tree hung with fruit, candles, and cardboard stars. Suddenly, Knott and the others must unravel these mysteries, learning as they do about themselves, about one another, and about the "enemy," until A Midnight Clear reaches its unexpected climax, one of the most shattering in the literature of war.
- 1979
Birdy
- 281 pages
- 10 hours of reading
The critically acclaimed Birdy is an inventive, hypnotic novel about friendship and family, love and war, madness and beauty, and, above all, "birdness". Wharton crafts an unforgettable tale--one that suggests a notion of sanity in a world that is manifestly insane.
