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Ottessa Moshfegh

Category Fiction
Cover Type Paperback
Type Fiction
Reading Level General
Language English

ISBN 9781784701505

Rs. 798

Jonathan Cape

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Homesick For Another World

Homesick For Another World

By Ottessa Moshfegh · Published by Jonathan Cape

Who it's for: Readers who enjoy dark, character-driven literary fiction

In "Homesick For Another World," Ottessa Moshfegh delivers a collection of unsettling and darkly humorous short stories. Her distinctive voice delves into the inner lives of characters often unsteady on their feet, yearning for connection yet frequently tripped up by their own baser impulses. Moshfegh masterfully balances the grotesque with moments of tenderness, exposing the intricate ways human beings employ self-deception while infusing the outrageous with compassion.Why You Should Read? Discover Ottessa Moshfegh's unique and powerful literary voice, praised for its unflinching portrayal of human nature. Explore a collection where the uncomfortable and the hilarious intertwine, revealing profound insights into our own self-deceptions. Engage with characters who, despite their flaws and missteps, are rendered with unexpected tenderness and compassion. Experience stories that are both disturbing and invigorating, leaving a lasting impression on the reader.

Highlights

  • Darkly humorous and unsettling short stories
  • Explores inner lives of flawed, yearning characters
  • Balances grotesque with tenderness and compassion
  • Unflinching portrayal of human self-deception
  • Distinctive literary voice from acclaimed author

Themes

Self-deception · Human connection · Flawed characters · Grotesque · Compassion

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Category Fiction
Publisher Jonathan Cape
ISBN 9781784701505
Cover Type Paperback
Type Fiction
Reading Level General
Language English
Authenticity 100% Authentic Edition
SKU 2010000104910

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Questions about this book

What type of book is this?

It is a collection of short stories, categorized as fiction.

What is the overall tone of the stories?

The stories are unsettling and darkly humorous, balancing the grotesque with moments of tenderness.

What themes does the collection explore?

It explores how people yearn for connection, often tripped up by their baser impulses, and how they employ self-deception.

Who is the author?

The author is Ottessa Moshfegh, known for her distinctive literary voice.