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Peter Selgin

    Peter Selgin ist ein Autor, dessen Werke in die Tiefen der menschlichen Erfahrung eintauchen und sich oft mit komplexen Beziehungen und dem Innenleben von Charakteren auseinandersetzen. Sein Schreiben zeichnet sich durch scharfe Einblicke und eine sorgfältige Untersuchung der Motivationen aus, die menschliches Verhalten antreiben. Selgins Stil ist sowohl lyrisch als auch direkt und ermöglicht es den Lesern, sich tief mit seinen Charakteren und ihren Dilemmata zu verbinden. Seine Fähigkeit, Emotionen hervorzurufen und zum Nachdenken anzuregen, macht ihn zu einer bedeutenden Stimme in der zeitgenössischen Fiktion.

    Confessions of a Left-Handed Man: An Artist's Memoir
    Drowning Lessons
    The Kuhreihen Melody: Nostalgic Essays by Peter Selgin
    Life Goes to the Movies
    Your First Page: First Pages and What They Tell Us about the Pages that Follow Them
    Duplicity
    • 2020

      Duplicity

      • 396 Seiten
      • 14 Lesestunden
      4,6(26)Abgeben

      Dispatched by their mother to learn why his estranged twin brother Gregory (or "Brock Jones, PhD," as he's known to fans of his bestselling self-help book Coffee, Black) has disappeared, Stewart Detweiler drives 1,500 miles to find his twin hanging from a ceiling beam in their deceased father's lakeside A-frame. But instead of reporting him dead, Stewart decides to become him. As he sees it, he's not taking his brother's life; he's saving it. In turn he will at last gain an audience for his novel-in-perpetual-progress the plot of which bears an uncanny resemblance to this one. At first Stewart's plan goes smoothly. But before long the motives behind his brother's suicide emerge, pointing to intrigue, extortion, and desperate measures taken with disastrous results. The bonds of family; success and failure; philosophy and quantum mechanics; the ways in which we can - and cannot - rewrite our own lives: DUPLICITY weaves all of these together into a riveting tale while vivisecting its own genre.

      Duplicity
    • 2019
    • 2019
    • 2011

      Drowning Lessons

      Stories

      • 252 Seiten
      • 9 Lesestunden
      4,0(5)Abgeben

      Exploring the dual nature of water, the stories delve into its significance as both a life-giving force and a source of danger. Peter Selgin emphasizes water's tangible qualities—its taste, temperature, and feel—while highlighting its elusive essence, shaped by its environment. The narratives reflect on how water influences human experiences, illustrating its complex relationship with life and the inherent risks it carries.

      Drowning Lessons
    • 2011

      The narrative follows an artist's unconventional journey, blending gritty experiences with the pursuit of artistic success. Through a frank, witty, and acerbic voice, the protagonist confronts his past and navigates the challenges of approaching middle age. Themes of self-understanding, reflection, and regret are woven throughout, enhanced by a sharp sense of humor that adds depth to his personal exploration.

      Confessions of a Left-Handed Man: An Artist's Memoir
    • 2009

      Life Goes to the Movies

      • 252 Seiten
      • 9 Lesestunden
      4,4(18)Abgeben

      Set against the backdrop of movie-making, the story explores themes of friendship and the quest for salvation through a blend of humor and emotional depth. With a madcap narrative, it takes readers on a wild journey filled with eccentric characters and absurd situations, all while delivering poignant moments that resonate. The execution is both brilliant and engaging, making for a unique reading experience that balances laughter with heartfelt reflections.

      Life Goes to the Movies