Janette Turner Hospital Bücher

Nach 12 Jahren in einer kleinen kanadischen Universitätsstadt ist Juliet voller Erwartung, als ihr Mann einen Ruf an eine südindische Universität erhält. Die patriarchalische Gesellschaftsordnung und enge Moralvorstellungen werden jedoch zur Belastungsprobe für ihre Ehe.

Exploring the theme of loss, the stories delve into the complexities of human relationships and the emotional landscapes they inhabit. Characters navigate poignant reunions, such as midlife lovers reflecting on their past, while others face unsettling encounters that challenge their sense of security. A dental hygienist grapples with her brother’s struggles, and a mother-daughter duo confronts the haunting presence of a previous homeowner. Through these narratives, the author captures the tension between disconnection and the deep desire for connection, highlighting the nuanced nature of human experiences.

Four people, scattered by time and geography, are pulled back into close proximity in midlife, unable to escape the childhood trauma that binds them.

The narrative explores the intertwined lives of Samantha, a survivor of a hijacked flight, and Lowell, the son of a victim, as they confront their shared trauma. Driven by her fixation on the past, Samantha's senior thesis becomes a catalyst for unraveling buried secrets and painful memories. The novel delves into themes of familial and national histories, the complexities of survival, and the dark realities of espionage in a post-9/11 world, revealing the profound impacts of terrorism on personal lives and societal dynamics.

Leela, a young mathematician, finds herself drawn to Mishka, a talented Australian musician, after a chance encounter in the subway, leading to a passionate romance. As they immerse themselves in their love, the chaos of the urban environment fades away. However, their relationship is tested when Leela is abducted for interrogation and a subway explosion disrupts their world, challenging their identities and the strength of their bond. The book also includes a reading group guide for discussion.

The tyrannical Edward, raging against the indignities of old age, and Elizabeth, his charming and forgiving wife, await the arrival of their children: Jason, a suave analyst who privately seethes with hatred for his father; Victoria, perpetually caught in an adolescence various institutions have been unable to unlock, and Emily, a concern violinist who skips continents rather than face stability, and who is bringing her young son to see his grandfather for the first time. The scene is set for their anniversary reunion. Here Janette Turner Hospital unravels the skeins of family life - its hostilities, explosive secrets and its constricting yet enduring love. The result is one of the most haunting and assured explorations of the family in contemporary fiction.

Výbor povídek kanadsko-australské autorky, která patří mezi nejznámější současné žijící prozaičky píšící v angličtině. V jejích povídkách se odrážejí různorodá prostředí, kterými prošla. Zabývá se tématy charakteristickými pro konec 20. století: ztráta pevných bodů a životních konstant, překračování či smazávání hranic dělících společenské třídy, rasy a kultury.

In de literaire thriller De Feniksclub beschrijft Janette Turner Hospital het lot van de nabestaanden van de ramp met de Air France #64, die eind jaren tachtig door een stel terroristen werd opgeblazen. Het verhaal begint bij Lowell Hawthorne, wiens moeder bij de kaping is omgekomen. Als ook Lowells vader, oud CIA agent, overlijdt bij een auto-ongeluk, krijgt Lowell via de psychiater van zijn vader informatie in handen die zijn vader in een kluisje op het vliegveld bewaarde. Met de sleutel van het kluisje begint voor Lowell een zoektocht naar de waarheid omtrent de kaping en de dood van zijn moeder. Een waarheid die steeds pijnlijker en gevaarlijker wordt...