Chouette

Name: Chouette
Brand: Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand
SKU: 9780349014890
Price: 27.99 NZD
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By Claire Oshetsky

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Chouette by Claire Oshetsky is a unique and deeply imaginative tale that explores the complexities of motherhood and identity. The story follows a woman who gives birth to an unusual child, described as part human, part owl. As she navigates the challenges and joys of raising her extraordinary daughter, she also grapples with societal expectations and her own sense of self, leading to a poignant and thought-provoking journey.
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Chouette

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This book may appeal to you if you enjoy exploring unique and surreal narratives that delve into the complexities of motherhood and identity. With its blend of magical realism and profound emotional depth, it offers a thought-provoking and unconventional story that both challenges and captivates.

A fierce and darkly joyful fable about mothering an unusual child from an electric new voice

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'A MARVEL' RUMAAN ALAM

'MAGNIFICENT' NEW YORK TIMES

'A TRIUMPH' i

'SUBLIME' GUARDIAN

'DAZZLING' OBSERVER

When Chouette is born, Tiny's husband and family are devastated by her condition and strange appearance. Doctors tell them to expect the worst. Chouette won't learn to walk; she never speaks; she lashes out when frightened and causes chaos in public.

Tiny's husband wants to make her better but Tiny thinks their child is perfect the way she is. In her fierce self-possession, her untameable will, she teaches Tiny to break free of expectations - no matter what it takes.

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Chouette by Claire Oshetsky is praised as a marvel of language and imaginative storytelling, blending elements of fable and reality to explore themes of motherhood, identity, and nonconformity. The novel is described as searing, ethereal, and frighteningly elegant, offering a peculiar yet relatable narrative that resonates deeply and challenges societal norms. Critics highlight its dark, witty, and tender prose, comparing it to an unforgettable fairy tale that is both a love letter and lament, capturing the strangeness and intensity of maternal love with rare originality.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780349014890

Publisher: Little, Brown Book Group

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 07 July 2022

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Virago Press Ltd

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 22.0mm

Width: 124.0mm

Height: 196.0mm

Weight: 176g

Pages: 256

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Claire Oshetsky Fiction General Fiction Literary Fiction

About the Author

Claire Oshetsky lives with her family in California. Chouette draws on her own experiences as the mother to non-conforming children.