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What I Loved

An 'addictive masterpiece' - The Times
By Siri Hustvedt
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What I Loved by Siri Hustvedt explores the intricate lives of two families in New York, intertwined through art, love, and friendship. Spanning over three decades, the narrative delves into themes of obsession, betrayal, and the complexities of human relationships, set against the backdrop of the vibrant art scene. The story is both a poignant meditation on loss and a gripping examination of the ties that bind us.
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You might enjoy this book if you are drawn to intricate narratives exploring the complexities of art, family, and friendship over time. It offers a deep dive into the lives affected by love and betrayal, with a richly woven plot that invites readers into both the beauty and tragedy of human relationships.

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What I Loved

The international phenomenon by one of America's most acclaimed and beloved writers, longlisted for the Women's Prize for Fiction

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This is the story of two men who first become friends in 1970s New York, of the women in their lives, and of their sons, born the same year. Both Leo Hertzberg, an art historian, and Bill Weschler, a painter, are cultured, decent men, but neither is equipped to deal with what happens to their children. Leo's son drowns when he's 12, while Bill's son Mark grows up to be a delinquent, and the acolyte of a sinister, guru-like artist who spawns murder in his wake.

Spanning the hedonism of the eighties and the chill-out nineties, this multi-layered novel combines a plot of mounting menace with a deeply moving account of familial relationships and a superbly observed portrait of an artist. It is set against the backdrop of a society reaching new depths of depravity in its frenetic quest for the next fashion, drug and thrill.

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What I Loved by Siri Hustvedt has been praised for its breathtaking narrative, combining the elements of a love story with the suspense of a thriller, and provoking thoughts on human existence. Reviewers admire its complexity, intelligence, and emotional depth, highlighting its conceptual excitement and detailed, absorbing nature. The book is considered substantial and beautifully written, appreciated for its wisdom, subtlety, and the ability to evoke strong feelings.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780340682388

Publisher: Hodder & Stoughton

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 28 December 2006

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Sceptre

Illustration: none

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 30.0mm

Width: 128.0mm

Height: 196.0mm

Weight: 268g

Pages: 384

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About the Author

Siri Hustvedt's first novel, THE BLINDFOLD, was published by Sceptre in 1993 and has since been translated into sixteen foreign languages. In 2001 the film OF WOMEN AND MAGIC, based on Part Three of the novel, was released. Her work has been published in The Paris Review, Fiction, and The Best American Short Stories, and she is also the author of a book of poetry, READING TO YOU, a collection of essays, YONDER, and a second novel, THE ENCHANTMENT OF LILY DAHL. She lives in Brooklyn, New York.

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