David Guterson crafts novels that delve into the complexities of human identity, the weight of guilt, and the search for meaning, often set against evocative natural landscapes. His prose is characterized by a lyrical quality and a keen psychological insight, drawing readers into intricate moral quandaries. Guterson's work is recognized for its profound exploration of justice and redemption, offering a distinctive voice in contemporary American literature. He masterfully weaves narratives that resonate with both emotional depth and intellectual rigor.
A compelling father-son narrative unfolds alongside a gripping courtroom drama, exploring themes of privilege and power. The story delves into the complexities of their relationship while questioning what it means to lead a meaningful life. This work by an acclaimed author promises a profound and thought-provoking experience.
In Seattle, 1962, Walter Cousins, a mild-mannered actuary, takes a risk of his own and makes the biggest error of his life. He sleeps with Diane, the sexy, not-quite-legal British au pair who's taking care of his children for the summer. Diane gets pregnant and leaves their baby on a doorstep, but not before turning the tables on Walter and setting in motion a tragedy of epic proportions. Their orphaned child, adopted by an adoring family, becomes Edward Aaron King, and grows up to become a billionaire Internet tycoon and an international celebrity - the King of Search - who unknowingly, but inexorably, hurtles through life toward a fate he may have no power to shape
" John William et moi, on a opté pour le sauf shake. Ce ne sont pas les Blancs qui ont inventé ce genre de poignée de main, mais les Blancs peuvent en apprécier l'esprit, et comme ça nous semblait correspondre à la circonstance, ce contact profondément solide, les pouces serrés, les bras recourbés, le poids de chaque frère ressenti dans un équilibre fugace, c'est ainsi que nous avons mêlé notre sang." John William Barry et Neil Countryman partagent une passion pour les grands espaces sauvages des environs de Seattle. Se perdre dans le wild, tenter d'y survivre est pour eux l'expérience la plus exaltante, la plus vraie. Celle qui cimente leur amitié. Mais Neil, un jour, choisit un chemin différent, malgré les exhortations de son ami à fuir " le monde du hamburger " et ses compromis...
From the award-winning, bestselling author of Snow Falling on Cedars comes a coming-of-age novel about two different visions of what it means to live a good life and the compromises that come with the search for fulfillment. • “Gorgeous, haunting…. A deeply considered tragedy of social alienation and hubris.” —The Washington Post Book World John William Barry and Neil Countryman shared a love of the outdoors, trekking often into Washington's remote backcountry where they had to rely on their wits—and each other—to survive. Soon after graduating from college, Neil sets out on a path that will lead him toward a life as a devoted schoolteacher and family man. But John William makes a radically different choice, dropping out of college and moving deep into the woods. When he enlists Neil to help him disappear completely, Neil finds himself drawn into a web of agonizing responsibility, deceit, and tragedy—one that will finally break open with a wholly unexpected, life-altering revelation.
A sedici anni Ann è scappata di casa per sottrarsi agli abusi del compagno della madre e si guadagna da vivere raccogliendo funghi ai margini di North Fork, un piccolo paese di taglialegna tra le foreste dello Stato di Washington. Fragile e sola, la salute minata da gravi allergie, Ann trova conforto solo nei medicinali, in qualche allucinogeno e nella religione cattolica. Quando un giorno torna dai boschi sostenendo di aver visto la Vergine Maria, Ann diventa una speranza cui aggrapparsi per gli abitanti del paese e per la folla di persone che vi accorre alla ricerca di un miracolo.
Ann Holmes seems an unlikely candidate for revelation. A sixteen-year-old runaway, she is an itinerant mushroom picker who lives in a tent. Her past has been hardscrabble. Then one November afternoon, in the foggy woods of North Fork, Washington, the Virgin comes to her, clear as day. Is this delusion, a product of her occasional drug use, or a true calling to God? Gradually word spreads, and thousands converge upon the already troubled town. For Tom Cross, an embittered logger who's been out of work since his son was paralyzed in a terrible accident, the possibility that Ann's visions are real offers a last chance for him and his son. As Father Collins searches both his own soul and Ann's; as Carolyn struggles with her less than admirable intentions; as Tom alternates between despair and hope; OUR LADY OF THE FOREST combines suspense, grit and humour in a story of faith at a contemporary crossroad.
1954, Stati Uniti: San Pedro è un'isola di rara bellezza, ma così sperduta che nessuno dei suoi abitanti può permettersi di avere nemici. Quando però un pescatore muore in circostanze sospette e un membro della locale comunità giapponese viene accusato di omicidio, il precario equilibrio del microcosmo si dissolve sotto la bufera dei pregiudizi, delle differenze culturali ed etniche, dei rancori sedimentati nel corso degli anni.
Román o problémech soužití japonských přistěhovalců s americkými rybáři na ostrůvku v Pacifiku po útoku na Pearl Harbor. Působivý román je věnován ne příliš publikovanému tématu - vyhnání japonských přistěhovalců a jejich internace v amerických koncertačních táborech během 2. světové války . V tomto příběhu jde o japonskou menšinu , která je hrstce obyvatel ostrůvku San Piedro dobře známa, všichni vědí, že jsou to slušní lidé. Motiv vztahu mezi etniky je jednak exponován příběhem lásky japonské dívky a bělošského chlapce, jednak vyšetřováním vraždy místního rybáře, z níž je obviněn rybář japonského původu. Tento román byl v roce 1999 zfilmován.
