The Sentimentalists
Johanna Skibsrud (Author)
"A hypnotic meditation on memory . . . reaffirms the potential for storytelling to offer clarity and redemption." —New York Times Book Review
In this riveting debut, a
daughter attempts to discover the truth about the life of her father, a dying
Vietnam veteran haunted by his wartime experiences. Powerful and assured, The Sentimentalists is a story of what lies beneath the surface of
everyday life.
Book Details
- Paperback
- April 2012
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ISBN 978-0-393-34163-8
- 5.5 × 8.2 in
/ 224 pages
- Territory Rights: Worldwide excluding Canada and the British Commonwealth.
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Endorsements & Reviews
“A slim debut novel
graced by inventive language and a haunting atmosphere. . . . The melancholy
mood and restrained language of the story settles deep into a reader’s consciousness.” — NPR
“An intricate story about the crushing power of experience.
. . . Skibsrud’s assured prose and graceful wordplay elevate this delicately structured story of redemption and forgiveness.” — starred review, Publishers Weekly
“As a poet, [Johanna
Skibsrud] knows how to pare a story down to its essence and infuse every thread
with meaning. . . . The tale is so true and poignant that, as in the moment
when the narrator flew over the water, readers, too, will want to stay there
‘as long as possible.’” — Dallas Morning News
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