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The Emperor's Children

by Claire Messud
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Multifaceted characters navigate ambition, friendship, and change.

This book is a captivating exploration of the intersecting lives of three ambitious friends in New York City, whose dreams and relationships are tested when a young cousin arrives on the scene. With richly drawn characters and a sharp portrayal of the city, Claire Messud crafts a thought-provoking story that delves into themes of identity, ambition, and the complexities of adulthood. Prepare to be enthralled by the multifaceted characters and their journeys as they navigate the challenges and transformations that arise in the fast-paced, ever-changing world of Manhattan.

  • Booker Prize Nominee for Longlist (2006)
  • Massachusetts Book Award for Fiction (2007)
  • Exclusive Books Boeke Prize Nominee (2007)
  • NAIBA Book of the Year for Fiction (2007)
  • Dublin Literary Award Nominee (2008)
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
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The Emperor's Children

by Claire Messud
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ISBN: 9781447289418
Authors: Claire Messud
Publisher: PICADOR
Date of Publication: 2015-01-01
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: Drama, Contemporary, Literary Fiction
Related Topics: Literature, Classics, Contemporary Romance
Goodreads rating: 2.97
(rated by 20841 readers)

Description

With an introduction by Neel Mukherjee. In Manhattan, just after the century's turn, three thirty-year-old friends, Danielle, Marina and Julius, are seeking their fortunes. But the arrival of Marina's young cousin Bootie - fresh from the provinces and keen, too, to make his mark - forces them to confront their own desires and expectations. The Emperor's Children by Claire Messud is an American classic: a sweeping portrait of one of the most fascinating cities in the world, and a haunting illustration of how the events of a single day can change everything, for ever.
 

Multifaceted characters navigate ambition, friendship, and change.

This book is a captivating exploration of the intersecting lives of three ambitious friends in New York City, whose dreams and relationships are tested when a young cousin arrives on the scene. With richly drawn characters and a sharp portrayal of the city, Claire Messud crafts a thought-provoking story that delves into themes of identity, ambition, and the complexities of adulthood. Prepare to be enthralled by the multifaceted characters and their journeys as they navigate the challenges and transformations that arise in the fast-paced, ever-changing world of Manhattan.

  • Booker Prize Nominee for Longlist (2006)
  • Massachusetts Book Award for Fiction (2007)
  • Exclusive Books Boeke Prize Nominee (2007)
  • NAIBA Book of the Year for Fiction (2007)
  • Dublin Literary Award Nominee (2008)
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.