{"product_id":"the-last-resort","title":"The Last Resort","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"159\" data-end=\"911\" class=\"\"\u003eIn \u003cem data-start=\"178\" data-end=\"195\"\u003eThe Last Resort\u003c\/em\u003e, Alison Lurie crafts a perceptive and emotionally charged novel about identity, aging, and the complexities of human relationships. The story follows Jenny Walker and her husband, Wilkie, a celebrated but depressed naturalist, as they retreat to Key West in search of rejuvenation. Wilkie, struggling with suicidal thoughts and his fading academic reputation, is drawn into the eccentric social world of the island. Meanwhile, Jenny, who has spent years in his shadow, begins to rediscover her own desires and aspirations. As their marriage is tested by personal revelations, temptations, and the vibrant setting of Key West, Lurie masterfully dissects the psychological and emotional struggles of her characters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"913\" data-end=\"938\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"913\" data-end=\"936\"\u003eWhy Read This Book:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"939\" data-end=\"1500\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"939\" data-end=\"1055\" class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"941\" data-end=\"1055\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"941\" data-end=\"995\"\u003eA Deep Exploration of Marriage and Self-Discovery:\u003c\/strong\u003e Perfect for readers who enjoy intimate character studies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1056\" data-end=\"1159\" class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1058\" data-end=\"1159\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1058\" data-end=\"1100\"\u003eWitty and Observant Social Commentary:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lurie’s signature humor and insight shine in this novel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1160\" data-end=\"1268\" class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1162\" data-end=\"1268\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1162\" data-end=\"1200\"\u003eAtmospheric and Immersive Setting:\u003c\/strong\u003e The tropical backdrop of Key West adds richness to the narrative.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1269\" data-end=\"1383\" class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1271\" data-end=\"1383\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1271\" data-end=\"1316\"\u003eThoughtful Look at Aging and Reinvention:\u003c\/strong\u003e Explores how people cope with personal and professional decline.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1384\" data-end=\"1500\" class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1386\" data-end=\"1500\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1386\" data-end=\"1413\"\u003eMasterful Storytelling:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lurie’s elegant prose and layered character development make this a compelling read.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1502\" data-end=\"1860\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1502\" data-end=\"1523\"\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1502\" data-end=\"1860\" class=\"\"\u003eAlison Lurie (1926–2020) was an American novelist and academic known for her sharp wit and keen observations of human nature. She won the Pulitzer Prize for \u003cem data-start=\"1683\" data-end=\"1700\"\u003eForeign Affairs\u003c\/em\u003e and wrote extensively about relationships, academia, and societal shifts. Her works remain celebrated for their humor, intelligence, and psychological depth.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vintage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46152868626685,"sku":"","price":1120.0,"currency_code":"NPR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0484\/4145\/8840\/files\/810-9kmj1yL._SL1500.jpg?v=1742995872","url":"https:\/\/biblionepal.com\/ja\/products\/the-last-resort","provider":"BIBLIONEPAL","version":"1.0","type":"link"}