History Keeps Me Awake at Night

Name: History Keeps Me Awake at Night
Brand: Allen & Unwin
SKU: 9781783788422
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By Christy Edwall

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Summary

History Keeps Me Awake at Night by Christy Edwall is a thought-provoking exploration of personal and collective memory. The narrative intertwines elements of history and storytelling, blurring the lines between fiction and reality. It delves into how past events continue to influence the present, creating a rich tapestry that invites readers to reconsider their own understanding of history.
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Format: Hardback

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The story might appeal to you if you're interested in an intriguing exploration of memory, personal history, and the impact of the past on our present lives. With compelling prose, it delves into themes of legacy and identity, resonating with those who enjoy reflective and thought-provoking narratives.

History Keeps Me Awake at Night

Flickering between virtual Mexico and actual London, this smart, funny novel follows a woman who is losing herself in the search for what is missing

Flickering between virtual Mexico and actual London, this smart, funny novel follows a woman who is losing herself in the search for what is missing

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Margit is at the point in life when things should have cohered. She's married, she's got a degree, she's got friends who throw good parties, and yet she's still adrift, moving from one precarious job to the next.

One day, a picture of some Mexican students catches her eye in a newspaper. The group of 43 had been ambushed by police in 2014 while travelling on a bus and disappeared without a trace. And so begins Margit's obsession with the 'desaparecidos'.

As she heads off down the rabbit holes and cul-de-sacs of Google Maps, her idiosyncratic quest to uncover the truth of what happened begins to eclipse pretty much everything else.

From a sharp and singular new literary voice, History Keeps Me Awake at Night captures the texture of life in a frictionless city with drop-pin accuracy, while asking: is it possible to recover what is lost without losing oneself?

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Christy Edwall's debut novel History Keeps Me Awake at Night is praised for its intelligent and compelling prose, with sharp observations on modern life. Critics highlight its intriguing blend of fact and fiction, the energy and style of Edwall's writing, and the memorable protagonist. The book offers a sophisticated narrative, resonating with themes of global voyeurism and cultural experiences in London.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781783788422

Publisher: Granta Books

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 02 February 2023

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Granta Books

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 18.0mm

Width: 135.0mm

Height: 216.0mm

Weight: 367g

Pages: 256

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About the Author

Christy Edwall was born in South Africa in 1985. She has a doctorate in English Literature from Oxford, and her writing has appeared in Granta.com, Stinging Fly, the Southern Review, and the Times Literary Supplement. She lives in Brighton.