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Monogamy

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Monogamy by Sue Miller is a profound exploration of love and marriage, centred around a couple, Annie and Graham, who appear to have a blissful union. Graham is warm, gregarious, and devoted, whereas Annie, a photographer, is more reserved. The book delves into the complexities of their relationship, capturing the beauty as well as the hidden tensions, and broadens into a moving examination of love's endurance and the secrets that can change everything.
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You might enjoy this novel if you appreciate intimate, character-driven stories that explore the complexities and nuances of long-term relationships. It offers a profound look into love, fidelity, and personal introspection, making it a compelling read for those who enjoy reflective narratives with deep emotional resonance.

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‘Penetrating, intelligent, humane, funny too ... Smart and powerfully alive’ Tessa Hadley

‘Superb’ Daily Mail

‘A poignant page-turner, delving deep into our most intimate relationships’ Evening Standard

Monogamy tells the story of Annie, the great love of Graham’s life. Here they are in late middle-age, the photographer and the bookseller, so mismatched and yet so well-matched. Theirs is a happy marriage of nearly thirty years – and even the happiest of marriages, Graham tells himself, have their secrets.

Then the unthinkable happens, and suddenly Annie is alone, stumbling in the dark. How much can we ever know the people who love us?

‘With what exquisite truth Sue Miller writes … I was completely wrapped up in the beautifully, and often so tenderly observed rollercoaster of grief. An invaluably moving book’ Juliet Nicolson

‘It's absolutely wonderful - detailed, precise emotions that Miller gets down in such a tender moving way ... Devastating. Brilliant’ Claire Fuller

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Monogamy by Sue Miller has been lauded for its elegant and emotionally truthful storytelling, with critics highlighting its depth in exploring love, grief, and human motivation. Reviewers praise Miller's perceptive and subtle writing, acknowledging her talent for capturing the complexities and inner contradictions of relationships and marriage. The novel stands out for its intelligence, humanity, and its ability to create vivid, believable characters that resonate deeply with readers.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781526618931

Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 10 June 2021

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 24.0mm

Width: 128.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 242g

Pages: 352

About the Author

Sue Miller was born in Chicago in 1943. She is the bestselling author of ten previous novels including The Good Mother, The Distinguished Guest, the Oprah Book Club selection While I Was Gone, Lost in the Forest, the Richard & Judy choice The Senator’s Wife, The Lake Shore Limited, The Arsonist and the acclaimed memoir The Story of My Father. Her books have been published in 22 countries and she has been awarded a Guggenheim and a Radcliffe Institute Fellowship. Sue Miller lives in Cambridge, Massachusetts. suemillerofficial.com

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