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The Sea

by John Banville
The Sea - Thryft
The Sea - Thryft

A haunting exploration of memory, grief, and love.

If you're looking for a book that delves deep into the complexities of memory and emotion, "The Sea" is a perfect choice. Through the eyes of its protagonist Max, the story takes you on a journey to a seaside village where past and present collide. John Banville's exquisite prose beautifully captures the essence of grief and loss, making this book an unforgettable and thought-provoking read. So, if you're ready to explore the intricacies of human experience, embark on this haunting literary journey.

  • Booker Prize (2005)
  • Bord Gáis Energy Irish Book Award for Hughes & Hughes Irish Novel of the Year (2006)
  • Prix Littéraire Européen - Madeleine Zepter (2007)
  • Dublin Literary Award Nominee (2007)
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.

The Sea

by John Banville
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ISBN: 9780330483292
Authors: John Banville
Publisher: Picador
Date of Publication: 2006-01-01
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: Literary Fiction, Contemporary
Related Topics: Classics, Literature
Goodreads rating: 3.55
(rated by 31590 readers)

Description

When art historian Max Morden returns to the seaside village where he once spent a childhood holiday, he is both escaping from a recent loss and confronting a distant trauma. The Grace family had appeared that long-ago summer as if from another world. Mr and Mrs Grace, with their worldly ease and candour, were unlike any adults he had met before. But it was his contemporaries, the Grace twins Myles and Chloe, who most fascinated Max. He grew to know them intricately, even intimately, and what ensued would haunt him for the rest of his years and shape everything that was to follow.
 

A haunting exploration of memory, grief, and love.

If you're looking for a book that delves deep into the complexities of memory and emotion, "The Sea" is a perfect choice. Through the eyes of its protagonist Max, the story takes you on a journey to a seaside village where past and present collide. John Banville's exquisite prose beautifully captures the essence of grief and loss, making this book an unforgettable and thought-provoking read. So, if you're ready to explore the intricacies of human experience, embark on this haunting literary journey.

  • Booker Prize (2005)
  • Bord Gáis Energy Irish Book Award for Hughes & Hughes Irish Novel of the Year (2006)
  • Prix Littéraire Européen - Madeleine Zepter (2007)
  • Dublin Literary Award Nominee (2007)
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.