Look At Me

Name: Look At Me
Brand: Penguin Random House NZ
SKU: 9781925603354
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By Mareike Krugel

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Look At Me by Mareike Krugel delves into the life of Katharina, a mother whose seemingly mundane Friday turns unexpectedly unruly. As unforeseen events disrupt her routine, she embarks on a journey of introspection about her relationships and the balance between personal desires and family obligations. This exploration is both heartwarming and insightful, offering a profound look at the human experience.
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You might enjoy this book if you appreciate stories that delve into the complexities of everyday life with a blend of humour and emotional depth. It's ideal for readers interested in character-driven narratives that explore personal dilemmas and poignant moments.

From a multi award-winning German novelist comes this finely nuanced and disarmingly funny novel about a woman who has lost sight of who she once was.

From a multi award-winning German novelist comes this finely nuanced and disarmingly funny novel about a woman who has lost sight of who she once was.

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From a multi award-winning German novelist comes this finely nuanced and disarmingly funny novel about a woman who has lost sight of who she once was.

Look At Me follows Katharina, whose husband isn't coming home for the weekend—again—so she's on her own. When their chaotic daughter Helli has a nosebleed, Kat has to dash off to school to pick her up.

Then their son, Alex, announces he's bringing his new girlfriend home for the first time. Kat's best friend from college is coming around tonight too, and she's wondering if she should try to seduce him—but first, she needs to do the shopping, the vacuuming, and the laundry. She must also deal with an exploding clothes-dryer, find their neighbour's severed thumb in the front yard, and catch a couple of escaped rodents.

When she's got all that sorted, perhaps she'll have time to think about the thing she's been trying not to think about—the lump she's just found in her breast. Because you can't just die and leave a huge mess for someone else to clean up...can you? And wasn't there supposed to be more to life than this?

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Look At Me by Mareike Krugel is praised for its blend of humour and depth, presenting a complex yet engaging story. The novel's narrative voice is both funny and thought-provoking, weaving a quirky exploration of life with an underlying fear of mortality. Readers find the characters deeply flawed but endearing, making it a moving and enjoyable read.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781925603354

Publisher: Text Publishing

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 26 February 2018

Country: Australia

Imprint: The Text Publishing Company

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 153.0mm

Height: 234.0mm

Weight: 250g

Pages: 288

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About the Author

Mareike Krugel lives in Schleswig-Holstein with her husband and their two children. She has received numerous literary awards, including the Friedrich Hebbel Prize. Look at Me is her fourth novel, and the first to be translated into English.