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Exploring themes of isolation and the complex connections between individuals, this collection features a diverse range of characters facing profound moments in their lives. From a man's life altered by a fateful afternoon to a mythical princess abandoned amid war, each story delves into emotional depths. The titular piece highlights a collective catastrophe that shapes its victims, showcasing Haddon's signature empathy and inventive storytelling. Drawing from history and myth, the collection reveals a new facet of the acclaimed author’s narrative prowess.
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The Pier Falls, Mark Haddon
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- Released
- 2017
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- Title
- The Pier Falls
- Subtitle
- And Other Stories
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Mark Haddon
- Publisher
- Knopf Doubleday Publishing Group
- Released
- 2017
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 320
- ISBN13
- 9781101970133
- Series
- Tags
- Fiction, Contemporary Fiction, Short Stories, Relationships, British Literature, English Literature, Psychological novels, Loneliness, Tragedy, Decision Making
- First published
- 2016
- Original title
- The Pier Falls
- Rating
- 3.9 out of 5
- Description
- Exploring themes of isolation and the complex connections between individuals, this collection features a diverse range of characters facing profound moments in their lives. From a man's life altered by a fateful afternoon to a mythical princess abandoned amid war, each story delves into emotional depths. The titular piece highlights a collective catastrophe that shapes its victims, showcasing Haddon's signature empathy and inventive storytelling. Drawing from history and myth, the collection reveals a new facet of the acclaimed author’s narrative prowess.