The One That Got Away

Name: The One That Got Away
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SKU: 9781595584571
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Short Stories

By Zoe Wicomb

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Summary

In The One That Got Away by Zoe Wicomb, the story delves into the complexities of identity and homecoming through the experiences of a woman returning to South Africa after years abroad. As she grapples with the influence of her past and her relationships, she navigates the cultural and social landscapes that have both changed and remained familiar. The narrative explores themes of belonging, memory, and the nuances of reconnecting with one's roots.
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This book may appeal to you if you enjoy intricate tales of identity, history, and personal reflection. Set against rich landscapes, it explores the complexities of memory and belonging, offering profound insights into the human condition with eloquent prose and a unique perspective.

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The appearance of Zoe Wicomb's first set of short stories, You Can't Get Lost in Cape Town, precipitated the founding of a fan club that has come to include Toni Morrison, J.M. Coetzee, Bharati Mukherjee, Gayatri Chakravorty Spivak, and writers at The New York Times, The London Times, The Wall Street Journal, The New Yorker, and The Christian Science Monitor.

Now, after two novels, Wicomb returns to the genre that first brought her international acclaim.

Set mostly in Cape Town and Glasgow, Wicomb's new collection of short stories straddles dual worlds. An array of characters drawn with extraordinary acuity inhabits a complexly interconnected, twenty-first-century universe. The fourteen stories in this collection explore a range of human relationships: marriage, friendship, family ties, and relations with those who serve us.

Wicomb's fluid, shifting technique questions conventional certainties and makes for exhilarating reading, full of ironic twists, ambiguities, and moments of startling insight.

Long awaited, The One That Got Away showcases this established, award-winning author at the height of her powers.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781595584571

Publisher: The New Press

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 28 May 2009

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: The New Press

Illustration: Illustrations

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 147.0mm

Height: 215.0mm

Weight: 354g

Pages: 192

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Fiction General Fiction Zoe Wicomb

About the Author

Zoe Wicomb was born in South Africa and now lives in Glasgow. She is currently a professor in the department of English studies at Strathclyde University, Glasgow, and Visiting Professor Extraordinaire at Stellenbosch University, South Africa. In addition to two collections of short stories, she has published two novels, David's Story and Playing in the Light (The New Press). She is the winner of a 2013 Windham Campbell Prize.