Haven Kimmel Ordine dei libri (cronologico)

„Es war Mitte Dezember in Jonah, Indiana, einem Ort, wo das Schicksal vom Wetter entschieden werden kann, und über den Köpfen braute sich ein Sturm zusammen.“ In Jonah, tief in der amerikanischen Provinz, scheint die Welt überschaubar und in Ordnung. Hazel Hunnicutt, Inhaberin des „Gebrauchte-Welt-Zentrums“, beschäftigt Claudia und Rebekah. Claudia, in den Vierzigern und ungewöhnlich groß, lebt einsam. Rebekah, knapp dreißig und schwanger von einem Mann, der sie enttäuschte, wohnt noch bei ihrem streng religiösen Vater. Ihre Mutter Ruth starb unter mysteriösen Umständen. Als Rebekah von ihrem Vater verstoßen wird, nehmen sich Claudia und Hazel ihrer an. Dies weckt in Hazel Erinnerungen an ihre eigene Jugend und eine verbotene Liebe, die sie an den Rand des Abgrunds führte – eine Beziehung, die im prüden Amerika der 60er Jahre undenkbar war. Der aufziehende Sturm bringt längst vergangene Dramen ans Licht: ein gestohlenes Baby, ein mysteriöser Todesfall, Geheimnisse, Lügen und Bigotterie. Der Roman erzählt von Freundschaft, Liebe und Zusammenhalt zwischen drei außergewöhnlichen Frauen und offenbart die dunklen Geheimnisse eines scheinbar friedlichen Ortes.

From the internationally bestselling author of ‘The Solace of Leaving Early’, a funny, heartwrenching and unforgettable novel following the fortunes of a feisty young female pool hustler.

A heart-rending story set in a small American town, exploring the profound impact of a violent death on its residents. Langston Braverman, having just walked out on her PhD oral exams, returns to Haddington, Indiana, in an emotional turmoil. Retreating to her parents' attic, she grapples with uncertainty about her future while nursing aspirations to write the great American novel. However, the stifling heat and the monotony of small-town life distract her, leaving her unable to process the trauma of her childhood best friend Alice's death. Meanwhile, Amos Townsend, the local preacher, faces a debilitating crisis of faith, questioning his ability to lead the community after Alice's tragic demise. Burdened by guilt over his perceived failure to protect her, he feels a deep sense of responsibility for Alice's two young daughters, who are forever changed by the violence they witnessed. Langston's mother compels her to take on a caregiver role, leading to a developing bond between the troubled children and the two adults. This connection fosters a journey of recovery and redemption that is both poignant and believable. The narrative delves into themes of family ties, grief, love, and the complexity of returning home, revealing the hidden secrets that lie within us all. It is a generous, warm-hearted, and ambitious exploration of human experience.

Forse non si può dire che sia la bambina più bella del mondo, Haven. Quando la vede per la prima volta, appena nata, sua madre esclama con le lacrime agli occhi: "La amerò e la proteggerò in ogni caso". E non si può nemmeno dire che sia particolarmente precoce: fino ai tre anni non apre bocca, tra lo sconcerto dei genitori. Però è una bambina irresistibile. Buffa, strana, ricettiva, curiosa, divertita e divertente. Una bambina irresistibilmente felice, cresciuta in un piccolo paese in cui, per un misterioso principio matematico, la popolazione è sempre di 300 unità, non una di più, non una di meno. Un paese dove si può esplorare ogni angolo e incappare in ogni momento in inaspettate meraviglie. E di quale spirito sia dotata Haven, soprannominata Zippy perché non sta mai ferma, lo dimostra tutto d'un fiato quando a tre anni decide finalmente di aprire bocca e di parlare.