Lieben in modernen Zeiten – kühn, bewegend, klug Als Jack and Elizabeth 1993 ein Paar werden, spricht alles gegen sie. Doch der junge Fotograf mit den bäuerlichen Wurzeln und die Psychologiestudentin aus gutem Hause heiraten – und erleben in der vibrierenden Kunstszene Chicagos aufregende erste Jahre. Und schließlich müssen sich diese nicht mehr ganz so jungen Träumer den Dämonen ihrer Vergangenheit stellen, wenn sie nicht das Wertvollste verlieren wollen: einander. Von den Absurditäten moderner Technologie bis zur perfekten Kindererziehung legt Nathan Hill unser Leben bloß und stößt auf tiefe Wahrheiten über Liebe, Intimität und Nähe. »Ein großartiger Erzähler. Nathan Hills Prosa ist voller Esprit und Tiefe.« The Guardian »Der beste neue literarische Autor in Amerika.« John Irving »Die mitreißende und bewegende Erkundung einer modernen Ehe, beeindruckend in ihrer Universalität und Zärtlichkeit.« Brit Bennett »Kühn, unerhört fesselnd, von messerscharfem Verstand und doch herzzerreißend – ›Wellness‹ ist all das und noch viel mehr.« Richard Russo
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Nathan Hill is a prose stylist whose short fiction has been featured in numerous prestigious literary journals, earning him accolades. Hailing from Iowa, his writing is characterized by a profound understanding of human nature and the complexities of modern life. His debut novel stands as a significant contribution to contemporary American letters, delving into universal themes of identity, the search for meaning, and intergenerational connection. Hill's prose is both incisive and empathetic, offering readers an engaging and thought-provoking experience.





The New York Times best-selling author of The Nix is back with a poignant and witty novel about modern marriage, the often baffling pursuit of health and happiness, and the stories that bind us together. From the gritty '90s Chicago art scene to a suburbia of detox diets and home-renovation hysteria, Wellness reimagines the love story with a healthy dose of insight, irony, and heart. "A flat-out masterpiece."--Anthony Marra, author of A Constellation of Vital Phenomena When Jack and Elizabeth meet as college students in the '90s, the two quickly join forces and hold on tight, each eager to claim a place in Chicago's thriving underground art scene with an appreciative kindred spirit. Fast-forward twenty years to married life, and alongside the challenges of parenting, they encounter cults disguised as mindfulness support groups, polyamorous would-be suitors, Facebook wars, and something called Love Potion Number Nine. For the first time, Jack and Elizabeth struggle to recognize each other, and the no-longer-youthful dreamers are forced to face their demons, from unfulfilled career ambitions to painful childhood memories of their own dysfunctional families. In the process, Jack and Elizabeth must undertake separate, personal excavations, or risk losing the best thing in their lives: each other....
A systematic exploration of the shared history of Burmese, Chinese, and Tibetan languages. Tracing the history of their pronunciation, this book sheds light on the prehistoric language from which they descend. It will be welcomed by scholars and advanced students of phonology, language typology, and Asian languages and linguistics.
The Nix
- 640 pages
- 23 hours of reading
Impressive that a debutant, Nathan Hill, with his scintillating The Nix has given us a character who comes close to out-Trumping Trump . . . Just one of the many pleasures of this engaging story of a mother and son whose private travails become front-page news. New Year Highlights Observer