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Arlington Park

By Rachel Cusk
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Arlington Park by Rachel Cusk offers a vivid exploration of the lives of several women living in a suburban community over the course of a single day. The narrative delves into their personal struggles, the monotony of domestic life, and the societal expectations they face, capturing the complex emotions and desires hidden beneath the surface of everyday existence. Cusk intricately portrays the inner worlds of these characters, providing an insightful commentary on modern suburban life.
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This book may appeal to you if you enjoy insightful explorations of everyday life, rich character development, and the intricate dynamics of relationships within a suburban community. It's perfect for readers who appreciate a keen observation of modern domesticity and the complexities of contemporary womanhood.

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A darkly funny and moving insight into modern relationships, providing a glimpse behind the closed doors of suburbia.

Arlington Park by Rachel Cusk, a darkly funny and moving insight into modern relationships, provides a glimpse behind the closed doors of suburbia.

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Arlington Park is an ordinary English suburb. Over the course of a single day, the novel moves from one household to another, revealing its characters:

Juliet, enraged at the victory of men over women in family life;

Amanda, warding off thoughts of death with obsessive housework;

Solly, about to give birth to her fourth child;

Maisie, struggling to accept provincial life; and

Christine, the optimist and host of a dinner party where the neighbours come together.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780571350926

Publisher: Faber & Faber

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 16 May 2019

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Faber & Faber

Edition: Main

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 17.0mm

Width: 130.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 215g

Pages: 256

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About the Author

Rachel Cusk is the author of nine novels and three works of non-fiction, which have won and been shortlisted for numerous prizes. In 2015, Cusk's version of Medea was staged at the Almeida Theatre.

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