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The Country Life
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The Country Life
Rachel Cusk's classic comic novel, in a beautiful new edition.
Rachel Cusk's classic comic novel, in a beautiful new edition.
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Stella Benson sets off for Hilltop, a tiny Sussex village housing a family that is somewhat larger than life. Her hopes for the Maddens may be high, but her station among them, as au pair to their irascible son Martin, is undeniably low. What could possibly have driven her to leave her home, job, and life in London for such rural ignominy? Why has she severed all contact with her parents? Why is she so reluctant to talk about her past?
The Country Life, Rachel Cusk's third novel, is a rich and subtle story about embarrassment, awkwardness, and being alone; about families, or the lack of them; and about love in some peculiar guises.
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The Country Life by Rachel Cusk is often praised for its dark, satirical humour and complex portrayal of rural life. Readers appreciate the protagonist's introspective journey, highlighting Cusk's sharp and engaging writing style. However, some critiques mention the pacing and the protagonist's occasionally frustrating decisions. Overall, the book's vivid characterisation and wit are frequently noted.
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ISBN: 9780571350919
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: 22.0mm
Width: 130.0mm
Height: 195.0mm
Weight: 280g
Pages: 352
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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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