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The Wilderness

By Samantha Harvey
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In The Wilderness by Samantha Harvey, the story follows Jake, a man grappling with Alzheimer's disease. As he delves into memories of his past, the narrative offers a poignant exploration of identity, memory, and the human condition. The novel intricately weaves together Jake's present experiences with glimpses of his history, creating a compelling and moving portrayal of his inner world.
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If you're drawn to introspective narratives exploring the depths of memory and identity, you might appreciate this novel. The book delves into a poignant journey through the mind of a man grappling with Alzheimer's, offering a profound exploration of human consciousness and the impact of loss. It may appeal to those who enjoy richly crafted prose and a deeply emotional storyline.

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He has lost his wife, his son is in prison and he is about to lose his past. Jake has Alzheimer's.

As the disease takes hold of him, the key events of his life shift, and what until recently seemed solid fact melts into surreal imaginings.

An extraordinary debut novel by a young writer of remarkable gifts

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An extraordinary debut novel by a young writer of remarkable gifts.

From the author of 2024 Booker Prize winning Orbital

It's Jake's birthday. He has lost his wife, his son is in prison and he is about to lose his past. Jake has Alzheimer's.

As the disease takes hold of him, the key events of his life shift, and what until recently seemed solid fact melts into surreal imaginings. Is his daughter alive or long dead? And why exactly is his son in prison? There was a cherry tree once, and a yellow dress, but what do they mean? Is there anything he'll be able to salvage from the wreckage?

From the first sentence to the last, The Wilderness holds us in its grip. This is writing of extraordinary power and beauty.

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The Wilderness by Samantha Harvey has been praised for its intelligence and stunning portrayal of human fragility, capturing the process of mental disintegration with brilliance. Critics commend it for its exploration of memory, identity, and love, noting its melancholic yet beautifully written narrative. It's described as a remarkable debut that resonates deeply and potentially award-worthy.

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ISBN: 9780099526537

Publisher: Vintage Publishing

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 04 February 2010

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Vintage

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 21.0mm

Width: 130.0mm

Height: 199.0mm

Weight: 237g

Pages: 336

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About the Author

Samantha Harvey is the author of the novels Orbital, The Wilderness, All is Song, Dear Thief and The Western Wind and a work of non-fiction, The Shapeless Unease- A Year of Not Sleeping. Orbital was the winner of the Booker Prize 2024, and her other work has been shortlisted for the James Tait Black Award, the Women's Prize, the Guardian First Book Award and the Walter Scott Prize. The Wilderness was awarded the Betty Trask Prize. She is a tutor on the MA course in Creative Writing at Bath Spa University.

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