what i'm reading...



I just picked up this beautiful, slender novella.

Description: Olivia arrives at her mother's chateau in rural France (the first time in more than a decade) with her two young children in tow. Soon the family is joined by Olivia's brother Marcus and his wife Sophie - but this reunion is far from joyful. After years of desperately wanting a baby, Sophie has just given birth to a stillborn child, and she is struggling to overcome her devastation. Meanwhile, Olivia wrestles with her own secrets about the cruel and violent man she married many years before. Exquisitely written and reminiscent of Ian McEwan and J. M. Coetzee, Disquiet is a darkly beautiful and atmospheric story that will linger in the mind long after the final page is turned.


I can't wait to dive in. Should be a good, quick read!

7 comments:

August 13, 2009 at 3:35 PM Kristin said...

What a cool concept. I've never heard of this. Those pictures are super sweet.

August 13, 2009 at 4:09 PM Filipa said...

That's so perfect! I'm loving this, and your blog! Keep up the good job! :)

August 13, 2009 at 4:58 PM Pop Champagne said...

hahaha so funny!! And a great idea too

August 14, 2009 at 12:45 AM Andhari said...

Oooh and the setting is France. How exotic!:)

August 14, 2009 at 2:21 PM Beth said...

I know I love that website!
They are all hilarious!
Love this post, you picked some great ones.
Beth xx