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Spellbinding and seductive, this coming-of-age story intricately weaves the life of a girl drawn into the orbit of Charles Manson. The narrative captures the loneliness of adolescence, portraying a girl who chases danger beyond her understanding during a summer filled with longing and loss. The writing is both poetic and authentic, seamlessly blending the melancholy of adulthood with the impulsiveness of youth. This debut novel is a remarkable exploration of the anxieties of growing up, showcasing a maturity that belies the author's age. It presents a wise, quiet confession of yearning and terror, while also being an astonishing work of imagination that is atmospheric and intelligent. Cline's ability to articulate complex emotions through beautifully crafted sentences creates a captivating reading experience. The story is not just a historical account but a deep dive into the intricacies of friendship, power dynamics, and the female experience. With its hypnotizing prose and insightful observations, the novel examines the shifts between power and powerlessness in a girl's coming of age, leaving a lasting impact long after the final page.
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The Girls, English edition, Emma Cline
- Sprache
- Erscheinungsdatum
- 2016
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- (Hardcover)
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- Untertitel
- A Novel
- Sprache
- Englisch
- Autor*innen
- Emma Cline
- Verlag
- Random House US
- Erscheinungsdatum
- 2016
- Einband
- Hardcover
- Seitenzahl
- 355
- ISBN10
- 081299860X
- ISBN13
- 9780812998603
- Reihe
- Schlagwörter
- Belletristik, Historisches Thema, Historische Romane, Young Adult, Liebe, Familie, Frauen, Gegenwartsliteratur, Freundschaft, USA, Morde, Literarische Fiktion, LGBTQ+ Literatur, Tod, Feminismus, Erwachsenwerden, Jugend, Amerika, Drogen, Alleinsein, Sekten und Kulte, Kalifornien, 60er Jahre des 20. Jahrhunderts
- Beschreibung
- Spellbinding and seductive, this coming-of-age story intricately weaves the life of a girl drawn into the orbit of Charles Manson. The narrative captures the loneliness of adolescence, portraying a girl who chases danger beyond her understanding during a summer filled with longing and loss. The writing is both poetic and authentic, seamlessly blending the melancholy of adulthood with the impulsiveness of youth. This debut novel is a remarkable exploration of the anxieties of growing up, showcasing a maturity that belies the author's age. It presents a wise, quiet confession of yearning and terror, while also being an astonishing work of imagination that is atmospheric and intelligent. Cline's ability to articulate complex emotions through beautifully crafted sentences creates a captivating reading experience. The story is not just a historical account but a deep dive into the intricacies of friendship, power dynamics, and the female experience. With its hypnotizing prose and insightful observations, the novel examines the shifts between power and powerlessness in a girl's coming of age, leaving a lasting impact long after the final page.