Ladivine by Marie NDiaye (English) Paperback Book

Description: Ladivine by Marie NDiaye, Jordan Stump The spellbinding new novel by the Goncourt-winning, International Booker-shortlisted author of Three Strong Women FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Longlisted for the Man Booker International Prize 2016.Clarisse Rivieres life is shaped by a refusal to admit to her husband Richard and to her daughter Ladivine that her mother is a poor black housekeeper. Instead, weighed down by guilt, she pretends to be an orphan, visiting her mother in secret and telling no-one of her real identity as Malinka, daughter of Ladivine Sylla. In time, her lies turn against her. Richard leaves Clarisse, frustrated by the unbridgeable, indecipherable gulf between them. Clarisse is devastated, but finds solace in a new man, Freddy Moliger, who is let into the secret about her mother, and is even introduced to her. But Ladivine, her daughter, who is now married herself, cannot shake a bad feeling about her mothers new lover, convinced that he can bring only chaos and pain into her life. When she is proved right, in the most tragic circumstances, the only comfort the family can turn to requires a leap of faith beyond any they could have imagined.Centred around three generations of women, whose seemingly cursed lineage is defined by the weight of origins, the pain of alienation and the legacy of shame, LADIVINE is a beguiling story of secrets, lies, guilt and forgiveness by one of Europes most unique literary voices.Translated from the French by Jordan Stump Author Biography Marie NDiaye was born in France in 1967. She published her first novel at seventeen, and has won the Prix Femina (Rosie Carpe in 2001) and the Prix Goncourt (Three Strong Women, 2009). Her play Papa Doit Manger has been taken into the repertoire of the Comedie Fran aise. In 2007, after the election of Nicolas Sarkozy, NDiaye left France with her family to live in Berlin. Review A work of immense power and mystery ... a wild ghost story, rooted in immigration and exile. Perfect, both poignant and strangely hopeful - New York TimesLadivine is a wonder indeed ... like a saga that you never want to end because each page reveals new riches. - LiberationA sumptuously written novel by a writer at the height of her powers. - TeleramaWith its unique phrasing, slow, multi-layered, and each sentence an absolute necessity, Ladivine is a new delight - BiblioObsLadivine is a real jewel... impeccable craftsmanship, refined phrasing that swirls with description, and a bewitching story. All of the authors talents are on display here. - ExpressMarie NDiayes new novel is magnificent. A mesmerising dive into the chaos in the lineage of three women. - LaLibreBelgiqueNDiayes manner of writing has often been compared to Proust ... Here she has created a world of mystery, dreams, and sensuality in a very controlled style. - World Literature TodayIn this unique book, Marie NDiaye displays tough, brittle lives in majestic style. - Dagens Nyheter Long Description Longlisted for the Man Booker International Prize 2016. Clarisse Rivieres life is shaped by a refusal to admit to her husband Richard and to her daughter Ladivine that her mother is a poor black housekeeper. Instead, weighed down by guilt, she pretends to be an orphan, visiting her mother in secret and telling no-one of her real identity as Malinka, daughter of Ladivine Sylla. In time, her lies turn against her. Richard leaves Clarisse, frustrated by the unbridgeable, indecipherable gulf between them. Clarisse is devastated, but finds solace in a new man, Freddy Moliger, who is let into the secret about her mother, and is even introduced to her. But Ladivine, her daughter, who is now married herself, cannot shake a bad feeling about her mothers new lover, convinced that he can bring only chaos and pain into her life. When she is proved right, in the most tragic circumstances, the only comfort the family can turn to requires a leap of faith beyond any they could have imagined.Centred around three generations of women, whose seemingly cursed lineage is defined by the weight of origins, the pain of alienation and the legacy of shame, LADIVINE is a beguiling story of secrets, lies, guilt and forgiveness by one of Europes most unique literary voices. Translated from the French by Jordan Stump Review Quote Ladivine is a wonder indeed ... like a saga that you never want to end because each page reveals new riches . Promotional "Headline" The spellbinding new novel by the Goncourt-winning, International Booker-shortlisted author of Three Strong Women Description for Sales People Winner of the Grand Prix de lHeroine Madame Figaro 2013 Details ISBN1848666047 Pages 336 Publisher Quercus Publishing Year 2017 Translator Jordan Stump ISBN-10 1848666047 ISBN-13 9781848666047 Format Paperback Publication Date 2017-04-06 Media Book Imprint MacLehose Press Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom DEWEY 843.92 Language English UK Release Date 2017-04-06 Author Jordan Stump Audience General NZ Release Date 2017-06-12 AU Release Date 2017-06-12 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:102054536;

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