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The promise / Damon Galgut.
A modern saga that could only have come from South Africa, written in gorgeous prose by the Booker Prize-shortlisted author Damon Galgut. Haunted by an unmet promise, the Swart family loses touch after the death of their matriarch. Adrift, the lives of the three siblings move separately through the uncharted waters of South Africa; Anton, the golden boy who bitterly resents his life's unfulfilled promises; Astrid, whose beauty is her power; and the youngest, Amor, whose life is shaped by a nebulous feeling of guilt. Reunited by four funerals over three decades, the dwindling family reflects the atmosphere of its country -- an atmosphere of resentment, renewal, and--ultimately--hope. The Promise is an epic drama that unfurls against the unrelenting march of national history, sure to please current fans and attract many new ones.
Record details
- ISBN: 9781609456580
- ISBN: 1609456580
- ISBN: 9781609457440
- Physical Description: 269 pages ; 22 cm
- Publisher: New York, N.Y. : Europa Editions, [2021].
- Copyright: ©2021
Content descriptions
| General Note: | Publisher, publishing date and paging may vary. |
| Bibliography, etc. Note: | Includes bibliographical references. |
| Formatted Contents Note: | Ma -- Pa -- Astrid -- Anton -- Acknowledgments. |
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| Subject: | Families > Fiction. Interpersonal relations > Fiction. Funeral rites and ceremonies > Fiction. South Africa > Fiction. |
| Genre: | Domestic fiction. Epic fiction. |
Available copies
- 8 of 8 copies available at Missouri Evergreen. (Show)
- 1 of 1 copy available at North Kansas City.
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- 0 current holds with 8 total copies.
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| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Kansas City Public Library | FICTION GALGUT 2021 (Text) | 0001002451407 | Fiction | Available | - |
