The Giant Dark: an award-winning novel about love and fame by Sarvat Hasin Paper

Description: The Giant Dark by Sarvat Hasin The inaugural winner of the Mo Siewcharran Prize FORMAT Paperback CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Heartbreaking, beautiful, epic. I loved itKIRAN MILLWOOD HARGRAVEAuthor of The MerciesA beautiful and imaginative reinterpretation that had me spellboundJENNIFER SAINTAuthor of Ariadne Blindingly brilliant . . . I cannot wait to read everything she writesDAISY JOHNSONAuthor of Everything Under and Sisters She was never meant to be an ordinary woman, reading out her history as if it belonged to us. She was more than that. She was the way of learning the world. It was the last time most of us would see her but we didnt know that then. Aida is the defining rock star of her age; her every move observed, examined and owned by a devoted, cultish fanbase. When she disappears without a trace into a complicated love affair they are determined to find her, uncover her truths and own her once more. Aida and Ehsan reconnect after a decade apart, hoping to recapture the innocent, lost love of their youth. Before long, their connection is strained by secrets and jealousies and the past begins to blur with their present as they follow in the footsteps of mythic lovers before them. The Giant Dark is an award-winning debut novel about love and fame. Inspired by the myth of Orpheus and Eurydice, it explores the consuming and devastating effects of using a lover as a muse. Rich and immersive . . . A book to lose yourself inJULIA ARMFIELDAuthor of Salt Slow A brilliant, intoxicating reimagining. A heady brew of art, love and its cataclysmic impactIRENOSEN OKOJIEAuthor of Nudibranch Flap One idol, two lovers, a chorus of fans Aida is the defining rock star of her age; her every move observed, examined and owned by a devoted, cultish fanbase. When she disappears without a trace into a complicated love affair, her fans are determined to find her, uncover her truths and own her once more. Away from the spotlight, Aida and Ehsan reconnect after a decade apart, hoping to recapture the innocent, lost love of their youth. Before long, their connection is strained by secrets and jealousies. The past begins to blur with their present as they follow in the footsteps of tragic, mythic lovers before them. Blindingly brilliant . . . I cannot wait to read everything she writes Daisy Johnson, author of Everything Under A beautiful and imaginative reinterpretation that had me spellbound Jennifer Saint, author of Ariadne A wholly original story Guardian Author Biography Sarvat Hasin is from Pakistan. She has a Masters in Creative Writing from the University of Oxford. Her first novel, This Wide Night, was published by Penguin India and longlisted for the DSC Prize for South Asian Literature. Her second book You Cant Go Home Again was published in 2018 and featured in Vogue Indias and The Hindus best of the year lists. She won the Moth Writers Retreat Bursary in 2018 and in 2019, Mo Siewcharran Prize for The Giant Dark which came out in 2021. Her essays and poetry have appeared in publications such as Outsiders, The Mays Anthology, English PEN, and Harpers Bazaar. She lives in London and works at the Almeida Theatre. Review Rich and immersive, The Giant Dark is a gorgeous novel about love and trauma, jealousy, art, and the mythologising effects of fame. A book to lose yourself in -- Julia ArmfieldBlindingly brilliant. Hasin is a force to be reckoned with and I cannot wait to read everything she writes -- Daisy JohnsonA brilliant, intoxicating reimagining. A heady brew of art, love and its cataclysmic impact -- Irenosen OkojieA magical and dark story of lovers and muses, jealousy and secrets, and music, brilliantly told in Hasins precise and devastating prose -- Nikesh ShuklaThe Giant Dark is captivating and gorgeous. A sensual treat of a novel about youth, euphoria and the ways we chain ourselves to other people. Hasin creates a world where passion, love and duty mingle with artifice and false promise, and brings into that world two lovers whose combustible mix of desire and nostalgia will result in tragedy.Its a book to read when youre up alone late at night, missing people. When youve forgotten what its like to dance in a crowd, to hold someones hand, to lose yourself in another person, read this book. -- Rory GleesonA masterful exploration of fame and followings. The antithesis between the construction of a personality by her devotees and the harsh reality of someone coming to terms with fame and juggling the day-to-day tensions of interpersonal relationships is what makes Hasins novel particularly brilliant * i-D *A wholly original story that explores themes of jealousy, trauma and the crippling effects of fame with visceral panache. * Guardian *The Giant Dark is a dreamy, lyrical, intense retelling of the myth of Orpheus and Eurydice - a beautiful and imaginative reinterpretation that had me spellbound. Its poetic, enigmatic and darkly poignant. -- Jennifer SaintAn elegant, visceral love story that is as of the moment as it is true to its classical origin. Sad, surprising and incredibly beautiful. -- Kate SawyerHeartbreaking, beautiful, epic. I loved it -- Kiran Millwood Hargrave, author of The Mercies Long Description Heartbreaking, beautiful, epic. I loved it KIRAN MILLWOOD HARGRAVE Author of The Mercies A beautiful and imaginative reinterpretation that had me spellbound JENNIFER SAINT Author of Ariadne Blindingly brilliant . . . I cannot wait to read everything she writes DAISY JOHNSON Author of Everything Under and Sisters She was never meant to be an ordinary woman, reading out her history as if it belonged to us. She was more than that. She was the way of learning the world. It was the last time most of us would see her but we didnt know that then. Aida is the defining rock star of her age; her every move observed, examined and owned by a devoted, cultish fanbase. When she disappears without a trace into a complicated love affair they are determined to find her, uncover her truths and own her once more.Aida and Ehsan reconnect after a decade apart, hoping to recapture the innocent, lost love of their youth. Before long, their connection is strained by secrets and jealousies and the past begins to blur with their present as they follow in the footsteps of mythic lovers before them. The Giant Dark is an award-winning debut novel about love and fame. Inspired by the myth of Orpheus and Eurydice, it explores the consuming and devastating effects of using a lover as a muse.Rich and immersive . . . A book to lose yourself in JULIA ARMFIELD Author of Salt Slow A brilliant, intoxicating reimagining. A heady brew of art, love and its cataclysmic impact IRENOSEN OKOJIE Author of Nudibranch Review Quote Rich and immersive, The Giant Dark is a gorgeous novel about love and trauma, jealousy, art, and the mythologising effects of fame. A book to lose yourself in Promotional "Headline" The inaugural winner of the Mo Siewcharran Prize Details ISBN0349701733 Author Sarvat Hasin Year 2022 ISBN-10 0349701733 ISBN-13 9780349701738 Format Paperback Imprint Dialogue Books Country of Publication United Kingdom Publication Date 2022-06-02 UK Release Date 2022-06-02 Pages 368 Subtitle an award-winning novel about love and fame Publisher Dialogue DEWEY 823.92 Audience General NZ Release Date 2022-05-30 AU Release Date 2022-05-30 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:135330300;

Price: 21.1 AUD

Location: Melbourne

End Time: 2024-11-25T06:02:51.000Z

Shipping Cost: 9.62 AUD