At a family picnic, 16-year-old Aksel's wild, beautiful mother drowns while swimming drunk in a fast-flowing river. Aksel's father is unable to confront his wife's death and the family sinks into isolation and bereavement. Gradually Aksel, a talented pianist, dedicates his life to honoring his mother's memory by playing the music she loved. The novel leaves us with complex questions about the creative process itself, and ultimately asks whether it...
Format:Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:1904559352
ISBN13:9781904559351
Release Date:July 2009
Publisher:Arcadia Books
Length:303 Pages
Weight:0.70 lbs.
Dimensions:1.0" x 5.0" x 7.7"
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