Underneath

Name: Underneath
Brand: Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand
SKU: 9781636280042
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By Lily Hoang

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*i>Underneath by Lily Hoang explores the complex relationships within a family marked by secrets and fragmented memories. The narrative delves into the psychological landscape of its characters, inviting readers into an introspective journey of identity and hidden truths. Its intricate storytelling weaves together themes of loss and reconciliation against a backdrop of emotional depth.
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This book may appeal to you if you enjoy exploring complex themes of identity and belonging through poetic and fragmented storytelling. You'll appreciate how the narrative delves into personal introspection and the intricate layers of human experience, offering a unique reading experience for those who enjoy literary experimentation.

Underneath

Martha Johnson wants to be a good mother and a devoted wife. It's all she's ever wanted in life, and she tries her very best, but when her husband threatens to leave her, her desperation reveals only one strategy that can save her family, punish her ungrateful husband, and earn power: murder.

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Over a five-year period, Martha Johnson murders her four children, one by one, in order to punish her husband when they argue, but Martha is no ordinary serial killer. She murders her children by using the bulk of her 250-pound body to suffocate them.

Unlike other fictionalised true-crime novels, Underneath neither valorises nor focuses on the specific acts of violence. Instead, it attempts to understand how feelings of powerlessness, the residue of trauma, and the need to find justice in a world that refuses to give a fat body justice finds its only respite through murder.

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Underneath is highly praised for its captivating prose and unique storytelling, capturing readers with its spell-binding and thought-provoking nature. The reviews highlight its exploration of love in dark, complex forms, while its chilling narrative about the making of a serial killer is both engaging and memorable. The book is recommended for mature audiences, with a flair for originality that excites critics.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781636280042

Publisher: Red Hen Press

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 25 November 2021

Country: United States

Imprint: Red Hen Press

Illustration: Illustrations

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 139.0mm

Height: 215.0mm

Weight: 0g

Pages: 264

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About the Author

Lily Hoang is the author of five books, including A Bestiary (finalist for a PEN USA Nonfiction Book Award) and Changing (recipient of a PEN Open Books Award). She has been a Mellon Fellow at Rhodes University in South Africa, a Distinguished Visiting Writer at Cornell College, and a Cultural Exchange Faculty Fellow at Wuhan University in China. To date, she has taught creative writing on five continents. She currently teaches in the MFA Program at UC San Diego. She lives in San Diego, California.