Suddenly

Name: Suddenly
Brand: Allen & Unwin
SKU: 9781782278740
Price: 24.99 NZD
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By Isabelle Autissier

Summary

Suddenly by Isabelle Autissier is a gripping tale of a couple who embark on a sailing adventure, seeking freedom and escape. They find themselves facing unforeseen challenges on a desolate island, testing their survival skills and relationship. As isolation sets in, the story delves into the psychological and moral struggles they encounter in their fight for survival.
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You might enjoy this book if you're intrigued by the raw power of nature and human resilience. It offers a gripping story of survival and the complex emotional landscapes that unfold when facing isolated challenges, blending adventure with deep psychological insight. Fans of atmospheric storytelling and character-driven narratives will likely find it captivating.

Suddenly

Description

A gripping story of survival set against the stark backdrop of the Antarctic Ocean, a couple shipwrecked on an island must trust each other with their lives.

A young couple sets out on a journey by yacht around Cape Horn, but the adventure of a lifetime soon becomes a fight for survival. When they are stranded on a freezing, desolate island in the South Atlantic Ocean, they find themselves having to rely on each other as never before. Will their relationship survive until help arrives—and will they?

A stunning, harrowing tale of endurance from an expert in sailing, Suddenly tells the story of the people we become when faced with the awesome power of the natural world.

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Suddenly by Isabelle Autissier is praised for its intense and thrilling narrative, woven with a deep appreciation for nature's raw beauty. Critics acclaim Autissier's writing for its precision and the realistic portrayal of humanity when isolated from civilization. The novel unfolds like a gripping thriller, engaging readers with its vivid descriptions and powerful storytelling.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781782278740

Publisher: Pushkin Press

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 30 November 2023

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Pushkin Press

Contributors:

Translated by Gretchen Schmid

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 0g

Pages: 224

Collections

Crime & Thriller Fiction General Fiction Isabelle Autissier Literary Fiction

About the Author

Isabelle Autissier is the first woman to have sailed around the world solo in competition. She was a navigator until 1999, and is currently the President of the French chapter of the World Wildlife Fund. She has published several stories and novels, and was awarded the Legion d'honneur, Chevalier des Arts et des Lettres for her literary work. Suddenly is the first of her novels to have been translated into English.

Gretchen Schmid is the translator of several books from French into English, among them Kannjawou: A Novel of Haiti by Lyonel Trouillot, which was shortlisted for the Albertine Prize. She holds a degree in French literature from Columbia University and a certificate in translation from New York University