A Sister's Story

Name: A Sister's Story
Brand: Allen & Unwin
SKU: 9781787703490
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By Donatella Di Pietrantonio

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Summary

A Sister's Story by Donatella Di Pietrantonio explores the complexities of familial relationships as two sisters reconnect after years of separation. Set against the backdrop of vibrant Italy, it delves into themes of identity, belonging, and the bonds of sisterhood, revealing deep-seated emotions and past conflicts while the sisters strive to understand each other and their respective roles within the family. This tale captures the heartache and richness of rediscovering family connections.
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You might enjoy this book if you are captivated by poignant tales of family dynamics, love, and identity. It delves into the deep bonds between sisters, exploring how shared histories and secrets shape their lives. The narrative weaves emotion and introspection, offering a richly layered story that stays with you long after you've finished.

A Sister's Story

Sisters share the past, and its indelible marks...

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FROM THE INTERNATIONALLY ACCLAIMED AUTHOR OF A GIRL RETURNED

It's the darkest time of night. Adriana, a baby in her arms, hammers on her sister's door. Who is she running from? What uncomfortable truth will she deliver? Like a whirlwind, Adriana breaks into her sister's life bringing chaos and cataclysmic revelations.

Years later, the narrator gets an unexpected, urgent summons back to Pescara. She embarks on a long journey through the night, and through the folds and twists of her memory, from her and her sister's youth, their loves and losses, their secrets and regrets. Back in Borgo Sud, the town's fishermen's quarter, in that impenetrable yet welcoming microcosm, she will discover what really happened, and perhaps make peace with the past.

Donatella Di Pietrantonio, expert chronicler of the bonds between mothers and daughters, revisits the places and characters of A Girl Returned with a novel focussed on the ambivalent, ambiguous, wavering but steadfast relationship between sisters.

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A Sister's Story by Donatella Di Pietrantonio has been celebrated for its touching portrayal of the complex relationship between two sisters navigating past and present struggles. Critics commend the evocative language, likening Di Pietrantonio’s style to Elena Ferrante, and appreciate the novel’s intimate, detailed examination of family dynamics. The narrative is praised for blending tragedy with hope, reminiscent of classic Italian literature, while also offering a thoughtful reflection on dysfunctional family bonds.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781787703490

Publisher: Europa Editions (UK) Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 20 January 2022

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Europa Editions (UK) Ltd

Contributors:

Translated by Ann Goldstein
Translated by Ann Goldstein

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 135.0mm

Height: 210.0mm

Weight: 0g

Pages: 176

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About the Author

Born in Abruzzo, Donatella Di Pietrantonio completed her studies in the provincial capital, Aquila, and now lives in Penne. Her short fiction has been published by Granta Italy, and her novel, Bella mia, was nominated for the Strega Prize and won the Brancati Prize. A Girl Returned, her third novel, won the Campiello Prize.

Ann Goldstein is one of the most accomplished translators from the Italian working today. Best known for her translations of Elena Ferrante's oeuvre, she has also translated novels by Primo Levi, Pierpaolo Pasolini, Alessandro Baricco and other classic and contemporary Italian writers.