Román rozkročený na vzdálenost jednoho století se odehrává jednak v jazzovém zlatém věku po roce 1920, kde sleduje ambiciózní letkyni Marian, jednak v současnosti, kdy mladá herečka Hadley má pilotku ztvárnit v životopisném filmu. Marian a její bratr jako nemluvňata přežili ztroskotání lodi. Marian adoptoval její umělecky založený strýc žijící na středozápadě Ameriky, a ona tam brzy objeví lásku k létání. Vychutnává si zvláštní slávu, které se tehdy na několik let těšily pilotky, až se rozhodne obletět zeměkouli od pólu k pólu. Z této výpravy se nevrátí – zmizí beze stop. I její představitelka Hadley se vypořádává s výhodami a omezeními slávy, kterou jí vnucuje život, a v Marian nachází zdroj inspirace na své cestě za sebevědomím a nezávislým myšlením. Román byl oceněn jako finalista Bookerovy ceny.
Maggie Shipstead Ordine dei libri (cronologico)
Maggie Shipstead è un'autrice celebrata per la sua perspicace esplorazione della psicologia umana e la sua magistrale capacità narrativa. La sua prosa si addentra nelle complessità delle relazioni e nelle vite interiori dei personaggi con notevole empatia e un occhio attento ai dettagli. Shipstead crea le sue narrazioni con un linguaggio preciso, generando immagini vivide che immergono il lettore. Il suo lavoro è apprezzato per la sua profondità e la sua capacità di riflettere esperienze umane universali.







Eine Hochzeit, Irrtümer und späte Einsichten Die van Meters haben zu einer Familienfeier in ihrem Sommerhaus auf einer der vornehmen Ostküsten-Inseln eingeladen. Anlass: Die Hochzeit von Tochter Daphne mit einem vernünftigen jungen Mann. Hummer und Champagner, die Atlantikluft und Geselligkeit bestimmen das Wochenende, aber inmitten der Feierlichkeit treten längst vergessene Unzufriedenheiten und schwelende Begehren zutage. Familienvater Winn Van Meter hat sich sein Leben lang an die Regeln der Oberschicht gehalten, aber nun, kurz vor seinem sechzigsten Geburtstag, muss er seinen eigenen Fehlern und Sehnsüchten endlich ins Gesicht sehen. Ein frischer, witziger und offensiv ehrlicher Roman über die Gefahren, die einem vermeintlich richtigen Leben im falschen innewohnen.
You have a friend in 10A
- 288pagine
- 11 ore di lettura
Meet the silent cowgirl and horse wrangler escaping an ugly home life, only to fall into a decade-long triangle of unrequited love; a male novelist reckoning with his own pretentiousness as his debut novel goes to print; a honeymoon couple's time in the hills of Romania that builds into a moment of shattering tragedy. Exuding both tenderness and bite, Shipstead exposes complicated truths in this collection, sealing her reputation as a versatile master of fiction.
Great Circle
- 608pagine
- 22 ore di lettura
By the New York Times bestselling and prizewinning author of SEAT ARRANGEMENTS, this novel follows the extraordinary life of Marian Graves, who is marked by a thirst for freedom and adventure. Rescued as a baby from a sinking ship, her journey takes her from daring flights with pilots to flying Spitfires during the war. In 1950, she pursues her dream of circumnavigating the globe. However, a crash landing leaves her stranded on Antarctic ice with insufficient fuel. As she faces her fate, she writes a final log entry, ready for her last journey. Decades later, Hadley Baxter, a troubled Hollywood starlet, feels an irresistible pull to portray Marian Graves, leading her to uncover the mysteries surrounding the vanished pilot's life. This captivating tale spans oceans and continents, weaving a narrative rich in suspense and emotional depth. It explores themes of loss, obsession, sacrifice, and the profound mysteries of freedom, love, and existence. With accolades from critics, the author is celebrated for her exceptional talent, described as "outrageously gifted" and "ferociously clever," delivering a graceful and dazzling narrative that captivates readers.
Astonish me
- 356pagine
- 13 ore di lettura
From the prize-winning author of Seating Arrangements comes an exquisitely written, fiercely compelling glimpse into the demanding world of professional ballet and its magnetic hold over two generations.
Seating arrangements
- 418pagine
- 15 ore di lettura
59-year-old patriarch Winn Van Meter is heading for his family's retreat on the pristine New England island of Waskeke. Normally a haven of calm, for the next three days this sanctuary will be overrun with relatives and friends as Winn prepares to marry off his daughter Daphne to Greyson Duff.