Rachel Cusk spends a summer in Italy with her husband and two young children. She cannot foresee the difficulties and marvels that await them. Their trip brings both familiar and unexpected things, seen through Cusk's clear and compassionate view.
Why You Should Read?
- Meet Rachel Cusk, her husband, and their two young children as they travel through Italy.
- Explore the familiar and unexpected moments of a summer journey, seen with sharp, humane attention.
About the Author
Rachel Cusk was born on 8 February 1967 and is a novelist from England. She has written thirteen novels, along with memoirs and other non-fiction. Her books have won several awards, such as the Whitbread First Novel Award and the Somerset Maugham Award. They have also been shortlisted and longlisted for other prizes, including the Governor General's Award and the Booker Prize. Her writing has dealt with motherhood, marriage, satire, and more experimental ways of telling a narrative.