Description
Explore the intricacies of family dynamics in 'The Five Wounds', the acclaimed debut novel by Kirstin Valdez Quade. This brand new, vividly written narrative vividly showcases the lives of five generations of the Padilla family, revealing their profound struggles and resilience. Winner of The Center for Fiction's 2021 First Novel Prize, this richly layered story offers a blend of dark humor and poignant reality. Readers will be drawn into the experiences of Amadeo, battling addiction and striving for redemption, and Yolanda, the matriarch grappling with a life-altering revelation. Young Angel, a pregnant fifteen-year-old, navigates the complexities of her turbulent relationships, including her silence with her mother and the newfound responsibilities of impending motherhood. Each character faces unique challenges, yet it is Connor, Angel's infant son, who symbolizes hope and the potential to heal the familial fractures. This mesmerizing narrative engages with themes of forgiveness, identity, and the strength of familial ties. With an ISBN of 9781788168380, this novel published by Profile Books in 2022 is a must-have for avid readers and book clubs. Order today for swift delivery, and immerse yourself in this captivating tale that resonates with readers searching for engaging contemporary literature.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781788168380
Year: 2022
Publisher: Profile Books
Description:
Winner of The Center for Fiction's 2021 First Novel Prize
'A gorgeously written, Franzen-calibre tale' - O Magazine
In this vivid, darkly funny and beautifully rendered debut novel, Kirstin Valdez Quade brings to life the struggles of five generations of the Padilla family. Amadeo, struggling to stay off the bottle, Angel, his pregnant fifteen-year-old daughter, Yolanda, the family matriarch, reeling from a recent discovery, Angel's mother, who Angel isn't speaking to and Tio Tive, keeper of the family's history. But amid the challenges they face individually and together, it is Connor, Angel's baby, who might just be the one to save the family from themselves.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781788168380
Year: 2022
Publisher: Profile Books
Description:
Winner of The Center for Fiction's 2021 First Novel Prize
'A gorgeously written, Franzen-calibre tale' - O Magazine
In this vivid, darkly funny and beautifully rendered debut novel, Kirstin Valdez Quade brings to life the struggles of five generations of the Padilla family. Amadeo, struggling to stay off the bottle, Angel, his pregnant fifteen-year-old daughter, Yolanda, the family matriarch, reeling from a recent discovery, Angel's mother, who Angel isn't speaking to and Tio Tive, keeper of the family's history. But amid the challenges they face individually and together, it is Connor, Angel's baby, who might just be the one to save the family from themselves.