The Golden State

Name: The Golden State
Brand: Penguin Random House NZ
SKU: 9781911231318
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By Lydia Kiesling

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The Golden State by Lydia Kiesling follows a young mother named Daphne who, overwhelmed by life's pressures, abruptly leaves her job and sets off on a road trip to a dilapidated mobile home in the high desert of California. Along the way, Daphne faces personal and existential challenges while seeking solace and clarity amidst the rugged beauty of the Golden State. The novel explores themes of motherhood, identity, and the search for belonging in a complex world.
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Book Hero Magic created this recommendation. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! IS THIS YOUR NEXT READ?

You might enjoy this book if you appreciate stories about personal journeys and self-discovery, as it follows a young mother who seeks refuge in a caravan park in California while grappling with the challenges of motherhood and identity. The narrative delves into themes of solitude, connection, and the complexities of modern life, offering both introspective and relatable insights.

A breakout debut novel featured in the US by Buzzfeed, Elle, Vanity Fair and the New Yorker, about a young woman navigating the worlds of the private and the political in a fractured America.

A breakout debut novel featured in the US by Buzzfeed, Elle, Vanity Fair and the New Yorker, about a young woman navigating the worlds of the private and the political in a fractured America.

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A breakout debut novel featured in the US by Buzzfeed, Elle, Vanity Fair, and the New Yorker, about a young woman navigating the worlds of the private and the political in a fractured America.

In Lydia Kiesling's razor-sharp debut novel, The Golden State, we accompany Daphne, a young mother on the edge of a breakdown, as she flees her sensible but strained life in San Francisco for the high desert of Altavista with her toddler, Honey.

Buckling under the weight of being a single parent—her Turkish husband is unable to return to the United States due to a 'processing error'—Daphne takes refuge in a mobile home left to her by her grandparents in hope that the quiet will bring clarity.

Keenly observed and bristling with humour, The Golden State is about class and cultural breakdowns, and desperate attempts to bridge old and new worlds. But more than anything, it is about motherhood—its voracious worry, frequent tedium, and enthralling, wondrous love.

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Lydia Kiesling's novel is praised for its artful and expansive writing, vividly capturing the complexities of motherhood. Critics highlight its exploration of the political and personal realms, with a particular focus on the intense reality of early parenthood. The narrative style is described as vivid, empathetic, and insightful, offering a creative commentary on cultural and political divides while celebrating the depth of human relationships.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781911231318

Publisher: Text Publishing

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 25 July 2019

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Text Publishing

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 153.0mm

Height: 234.0mm

Weight: 250g

Pages: 304

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Fiction General Fiction Literary Fiction Lydia Kiesling Penguin Books

About the Author

Lydia Kiesling is the editor of The Millions. Her debut novel, The Golden State, was longlisted for the Centre for Fiction's First Novel Prize. Her essays and criticism have appeared in the New York Times Magazine, the Guardian, Slate and the New Yorker online. Kiesling lives in San Francisco with her family.