'The Gathering' is a family epic, condensed and clarified through Anne Enright's unblinking eye. It is also a sexual history: tracing the line of hurt and redemption through three generations - starting with the grandmother, Ada Merriman - showing how memories warp and family secrets fester.
Information
Publisher:
Random House
Format:
Paperback
Number of pages:
274
Language:
en
ISBN:
9780099501633
Publish year:
2008
Publish date:
March 20, 2008
Anne Enright
Anne Enright is an Irish author known for her novel "The Gathering," which won the Man Booker Prize in 2007. Her writing style is characterized by sharp wit, dark humor, and keen observations of family dynamics and Irish society. Enright's work explores themes of memory, loss, and the complexities of human relationships.