The Exhibitionist. The Times Novel of the Year 2022

As heard on BBC Radio 4's Book at Bedtime A Times, Guardian, and Good Housekeeping Book of the Year Longlisted for the Women's Prize for Fiction 'It takes the most ferocious intelligence, skill, and a deep reservoir of sadness to write a novel as funny as this. I adored it' - Meg Mason, bestselling author of Sorrow & Bliss Meet the Hanrahan family. Ray, the father. Acclaimed artist and notorious narcissist, who is obsessed with his own reputation. Lucia, his long-suffering wife. A lauded sculptor yet terrified of what recognition could bring. And she has a secret of her own which could tear the family apart. Leah, the eldest daughter, devoted to her father and convinced of his genius. Patrick, Lucia’s sensitive son, who has finally decided to strike out by himself. Jess, the youngest daughter, insecure and facing a daunting decision. As they gather for a momentous weekend – the first exhibition of Ray’s artwork in many decades – each member of the family must finally make a choice. And when they do, once tensions have boiled over and the guests have departed, what will be left of the Hanrahans? The extraordinary fifth novel from Charlotte Mendelson, The Exhibitionist is a dazzling…

Издательство

Pan Macmillan

Год

2022

Страниц

270

Язык

английский

ISBN

9781529052763