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Saving Agnes

By Rachel Cusk
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Saving Agnes by Rachel Cusk is a thoughtful exploration of identity and self-discovery centred around Agnes Day, a young woman navigating the struggles of life after university. As she grapples with her career, relationships, and inner insecurities, Agnes finds herself caught between societal expectations and personal desires, leading to a journey of self-reflection and growth. The novel explores themes of ambition, self-awareness, and the quest for authenticity in a modern world.
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You might enjoy this book if you appreciate stories about personal identity and the challenges of transitioning into adulthood. With a sharp, witty narrative, it explores the complexities of modern life, making it ideal for readers who enjoy character-driven tales with a psychological edge.

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A new paperback edition of Rachel Cusk's debut novel, winner of the Whitbread First Novel Award.

A new paperback edition of Rachel Cusk's debut novel, winner of the Whitbread First Novel Award.

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Winner of the Whitbread First Novel Award

Saving Agnes introduces us to Agnes Day - sub-editor, suburbanite, and failure extraordinaire - who has discovered disconcerting gaps in her general understanding of the world. Terminally middle-class and incurably romantic, Agnes finds herself chronically confused by the most basic interactions.

Life and love go on without her, but with a little facade, she can pass herself off as a success. Beneath the fiction, however, the burden of truth becomes harder to bear.

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Saving Agnes by Rachel Cusk delves into the life of a young woman navigating the contradictions of modern womanhood. The novel is often praised for its insightful characterisation and clever use of humour to explore themes of identity and self-discovery. While some readers appreciate Cusk's elegant prose and relatable protagonist, others find the narrative's introspective style occasionally challenging to engage with fully.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780571350902

Publisher: Faber & Faber

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 03 October 2019

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Faber & Faber

Edition: Main

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 15.0mm

Width: 130.0mm

Height: 195.0mm

Weight: 188g

Pages: 224

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About the Author

Rachel Cusk is the author of ten 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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