Million Aunties (McKenzie Alecia)(Pevná vazba)

''An elegantly written and emotionally engrossing work of fiction.'' Bernardine Evaristo, Booker Prize-winning author of Girl, Woman, OtherAn emotional, tender and funny novel from award-winning author Alecia McKenzie that asks, what does family mean to you?Seeking solitude after a personal tragedy upends his world, artist Chris travels to his mother''s homeland, Jamaica, in a bid to find peace. He expects to spend his time painting alone, coming to terms with his loss and the fractured relationship with his father. Instead, he discovers a new extended and complicated ''family'' with their own startling stories. Can they help him to become whole again?Told from different points of view, this is an utterly compelling and deeply relatable novel from the winner of two Commonwealth literary prizes. Fans of Girl, Woman, Other and The Vanishing Half will love this book about friendship, community, chosen family, and healing after trauma.What readers are saying about A Million Aunties:''This is a wonderful story about the families we''re given and those we make for ourselves. A life-affirming read.'' Louise Hare, author of This Lovely City''This warm and wise story celebrates the importance of community and belonging.'' Woman''s Own''A tender novel.'' Hello''Have you ever not wanted a book to end? Were disappointed that the characters are gone from your life?... Makes you yearn for more.'' New York Journal of Books''An absolute delight!... Trust me - if you enjoy character-driven, m
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