Nachdem Sydney Henderson beinahe den Tod eines Freundes verursacht hat, schwört er für den Rest seines Lebens jeglicher Gewalt ab. Er wehrt sich nicht, nimmt alles hin, auch die übelsten Verleumdungen und Demütigungen. Sohn Lyle sinnt auf Rache.
David Adams Richards Bücher
David Adams Richards taucht tief in menschliche Dramen ein, die vor der rauen Landschaft von New Brunswick angesiedelt sind. Seine Prosa ist bekannt für ihre rohe Ehrlichkeit und ihre Fähigkeit, in die Psychologie von Charakteren einzudringen, die schwierigen Umständen gegenüberstehen. Richards erforscht Themen wie Schuld, Erlösung und komplexe Familiendynamiken mit scharfem Einblick. Seine Werke fangen den widerstandsfähigen Geist derer ein, die am Rande der Gesellschaft leben.
Nights Below Station Street
- 225 Seiten
- 8 Lesestunden
Another story based in the fictional rural town in Miramichi.
Janie McCleary runs one of the first movie theatres in New Brunswick. A successful woman in a world of men, she is ostracised, a victim of double-dealing and overt violence. She trusts no one outside her family. Spanning generations, RIVER OF THE BROKEN HEARTED explores the life of this formidable woman, a pioneer before the age of feminism, and her legacy as it unfolds tragically in the lives of her son and grandchildren. Written with aching compassion and masterful sophistication, musing on the tyranny of memory and history, and peers into the hearts of these extraordinary characters. There Richards finds an alchemy of veniality and goodwill, of deceit and brotherliness, of cruelty and love. Once again, David Adams Richards has brought us a work of astonishing grace, rooted on the great Miramichi River of New Brunswick, but universal in scope.
The Tragedy of Eva Mott
- 400 Seiten
- 14 Lesestunden
The Raskin brothers once took pride in producing asbestos, a material they believed benefited society. However, their mine is now under scrutiny due to serious health issues linked to it. As the world evolves for the better, the community surrounding the mine faces a darker transformation. Byron, their wealthy and war-hero nephew, encourages them to seek less toxic minerals, but his own life is unraveling. His wife, Carmel, whom he thought he was saving through marriage, has become a pretentious figure, disdainful of Byron's values while still exploiting his wealth. Together with their son Albert, they embody a new world obsessed with mimicry and superficiality, leading to a rise in victims. A local professor faces false sexual harassment accusations, and a young woman suffers devastating consequences after being drugged at a party. Meanwhile, naive Eva Mott, who idolizes her talented cousin Clara, becomes another tragic figure. The narrative of Eva Mott and her struggles resonates deeply, showcasing the power and brilliance of the author, filled with sharp wit and authenticity. This work promises to spark controversy, yet its genuine portrayal of human experiences is undeniable.
