Imagine Me Gone

Name: Imagine Me Gone
Brand: Penguin Random House NZ
SKU: 9780241972885
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By Adam Haslett

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Imagine Me Gone by Adam Haslett explores the impact of a father's mental illness on his family. The story is told from the perspectives of the mother and her three children, each grappling with their own struggles while attempting to support one another. The novel delves into themes of love, loss, and the enduring bonds that hold a family together through challenging times.
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This book may appeal to you if you enjoy deeply emotional and character-driven narratives that explore the complexities of family bonds and the psychological struggles faced by its members. The story weaves themes of love, guilt, and mental illness into a poignant tale that dives into the intimate dynamics of a family dealing with profound challenges. Adam Haslett's nuanced writing offers a heartfelt and empathetic look at the impact of these struggles on each family member.

Imagine Me Gone

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Hugely ambitious and richly human, the story of a family coping with the terrible legacy of tragedy.

Michael is a bright kid—funny, likeable, obsessed with books and music. His sister Celia is the practical one, sensible, far tougher than her brothers. And then there's Alec, the most ambitious of the three but also the most sensitive, growing up in the shadow of his older siblings. The children are still living at home when their father walks into the woods alone one day and takes his own life. Years later, one of them will follow him.

Weaving together the voices of five family members, Adam Haslett imagines how a single tragedy can define many lives in Imagine Me Gone.

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Imagine Me Gone by Adam Haslett is praised for its elegant and harrowing narrative, exploring complex themes of family, love, and despair. Reviewers highlight its haunting beauty, emotional depth, and remarkable character portrayal, describing it as both a tragic and essential read. The novel captivates with its dark humour, poignant tenderness, and insightful sentences, making a lasting impact on its readers.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780241972885

Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 21 February 2017

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Penguin Books Ltd

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 22.0mm

Width: 130.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 256g

Pages: 368

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About the Author

Adam Haslett is the author of the story collection You Are Not a Stranger Here and the novels Imagine Me Gone and Union Atlantic. He has twice been a finalist for the Pulitzer Prize and the National Book Award and his books have been translated into over thirty languages. His journalism on culture and politics have appeared in The Financial Times, Esquire, The New Yorker, The Guardian, Der Spiegel, The Nation, and The Atlantic, among others. He lives in New York City.

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