Shine On, Bright and Dangerous Object

Shine On, Bright and Dangerous Object Wydawca: Harper Perennial Opis produktu Shine On, Bright and Dangerous Object by Laurie Colwin hooks you from the first line with wit, warmth, and an honest look at grief. When Sam Bax sails into a storm off the Maine coast, his wife Elizabeth "Olly" Bax is widowed at twenty-seven. This family-life, marriage & divorce novel blends psychological fiction and women's fiction as Olly navigates sorrow, awkward family comfort, and the surprising pull of new affection. Colwin writes with sharp humor and compassionate realism to create a heroine who must rethink love, risk, and what it means to move forward. Perfect for readers of domestic drama, widow fiction, and psychological novels, Shine On, Bright and Dangerous Object explores the messy work of healing without sentimentality. If you search for novels about grief and recovery, novels set in New England, or character-driven fiction about second chances, this book delivers memorable characters, keen observations, and emotional depth. Why read it: Colwin balances laughter and ache, offering a readable, affecting story about marriage, loss, and personal reinvention. The novel's Boston and Maine settings, its focus on family dynamics, and Olly's honest inner life make it an ideal pick for book clubs and readers seeking a finely observed, compelling English book about resilience. Add this psychological, family-life novel to your shelf if you want smart, character-led fiction that both comforts and challenges. Specyfikacja SKU: PEEA001035533 EAN: 9780060958961 Waga: 186 g Author: Colwin, Laurie Binding: Paperback Pages: 192 Publication Year: 2001 BISAC Category 1: FIC045010 BISAC Category 2: FIC019000 BISAC Category 3: FIC044000