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Every family has a story that must eventually be told. Julian Perel and his sister, Paula, grew up in a home filled with silence, burdened by a father who carried a painful secret to his grave. As adults, they struggle to express themselves. Julian, a scientist, leads a life of order and isolation, haunted by his father's unspoken sadness. In contrast, Paula, an aspiring opera singer, embraces life with enthusiasm, filling their home with music in an attempt to bring joy to their father. Their lives begin to shift on a fateful Wednesday, when Paula asks her housekeeper, Sola, to care for Julian while she embarks on a European tour. Sola also harbors her own story, seeking clarity and purpose. As Paula uncovers her father's past in Budapest, Julian learns from Sola's revelations, which help them all confront the shadows of their histories. This powerful debut explores themes of love and redemption, illustrating how the pain of untold stories can be more profound than even the hardest truths. Through the interconnected journeys of these three unforgettable characters, the narrative reveals the transformative power of sharing one's story and the healing that can emerge from facing the past.
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The Speed of Light, Elisabeth Rosner
- Lingua
- Pubblicato
- 2001
- Rilegatura
- (Copertina rigida)
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- Titolo
- The Speed of Light
- Sottotitolo
- a novel
- Lingua
- Inglese
- Autori
- Elisabeth Rosner
- Editore
- Ballantine Books
- Pubblicato
- 2001
- Formato
- Copertina rigida
- Pagine
- 241
- ISBN10
- 0345442245
- ISBN13
- 9780345442246
- Serie
- Tag
- Narrativa, Tema stórico, Tematica musicale, Amore, Narrativa contemporanea, USA, Relazioni, Seconda guerra mondiale, Europa, Genitorialità, Olocausto, Paura, Desiderio, Fratelli e sorelle, Sofferenza, Canto, Infortuni e ferite
- Titolo originale
- Speed of light
- Valutazione
- 4,5 su 5
- Descrizione
- Every family has a story that must eventually be told. Julian Perel and his sister, Paula, grew up in a home filled with silence, burdened by a father who carried a painful secret to his grave. As adults, they struggle to express themselves. Julian, a scientist, leads a life of order and isolation, haunted by his father's unspoken sadness. In contrast, Paula, an aspiring opera singer, embraces life with enthusiasm, filling their home with music in an attempt to bring joy to their father. Their lives begin to shift on a fateful Wednesday, when Paula asks her housekeeper, Sola, to care for Julian while she embarks on a European tour. Sola also harbors her own story, seeking clarity and purpose. As Paula uncovers her father's past in Budapest, Julian learns from Sola's revelations, which help them all confront the shadows of their histories. This powerful debut explores themes of love and redemption, illustrating how the pain of untold stories can be more profound than even the hardest truths. Through the interconnected journeys of these three unforgettable characters, the narrative reveals the transformative power of sharing one's story and the healing that can emerge from facing the past.