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"JoAnne Tompkins writes about the people in this small town with wisdom and grace." -Ann Napolitano, New York Times- bestselling author of Dear Edward
"An American Tana French, Tompkins is a writer to watch." -O, The Oprah Magazine
After the shocking death of two teenage boys tears apart a community in the Pacific Northwest, a mysterious pregnant girl emerges out of the woods and into the lives of those same boys' families-a moving and hopeful novel about forgiveness and human connection.
In misty, coastal Washington State, Isaac lives alone with his dog, grieving the recent death of his teenage son Daniel. Next door, Lorrie, a working single mother, struggles with a heinous act committed by her own teenage son. Separated by only a silvery stretch of trees, the two parents are emotionally stranded, isolated by their great losses-until an unfamiliar sixteen year-old girl shows up, bridges the gap, and changes everything.
Evangeline's arrival at first feels like a blessing, but she is also clearly hiding something. When Isaac, who has retreated into his Quaker faith, isn't equipped to handle her alone, Lorrie forges her own relationship with the girl. Soon all three characters are forced to examine what really happened in their overlapping pasts, and what it all possibly means for a shared future.
With a propulsive mystery at its core, What Comes After offers an unforgettable story of loss and anger, but also of kindness and hope, courage and forgiveness. It is a deeply moving account of strangers and friends not only helping each other forward after tragedy, but inspiring a new kind of family.
Story Locale: Coastal Pacific Northwest (Washington State)
"JoAnne Tompkins writes about the people in this small town with wisdom and grace." -Ann Napolitano, New York Times- bestselling author of Dear Edward
"An American Tana French, Tompkins is a writer to watch." -O, The Oprah Magazine
After the shocking death of two teenage boys tears apart a community in the Pacific Northwest, a mysterious pregnant girl emerges out of the woods and into the lives of those same boys' families-a moving and hopeful novel about forgiveness and human connection.
In misty, coastal Washington State, Isaac lives alone with his dog, grieving the recent death of his teenage son Daniel. Next door, Lorrie, a working single mother, struggles with a heinous act committed by her own teenage son. Separated by only a silvery stretch of trees, the two parents are emotionally stranded, isolated by their great losses-until an unfamiliar sixteen year-old girl shows up, bridges the gap, and changes everything.
Evangeline's arrival at first feels like a blessing, but she is also clearly hiding something. When Isaac, who has retreated into his Quaker faith, isn't equipped to handle her alone, Lorrie forges her own relationship with the girl. Soon all three characters are forced to examine what really happened in their overlapping pasts, and what it all possibly means for a shared future.
With a propulsive mystery at its core, What Comes After offers an unforgettable story of loss and anger, but also of kindness and hope, courage and forgiveness. It is a deeply moving account of strangers and friends not only helping each other forward after tragedy, but inspiring a new kind of family.
Story Locale: Coastal Pacific Northwest (Washington State)
UNUSUAL AUTHOR EXPERIENCE: A 65 year old debut novelist, JoAnne Tompkins pursued her MFA only after her first career as a trial lawyer, judicial officer and mediator. In a lifetime of professionally helping others to mediate and overcome trauma, she observed inspiring human resiliency and a passion for life that informs her writing. In researching this novel, she spent a month living at a Quaker residential and learning community.
CELEBRATES THE POWER OF FAITH AND HUMAN CONNECTION: This is a hopeful portrait of how new relationships can flourish even in times of tragedy, and how people can change and grow for the better. The main trauma has already occurred before the story begins, and the book widens and lightens from there.
PERFECT FOR BOOK CLUBS: There is much to discuss and learn from this novel, including human resilience and forgiveness, the role of religion in our personal and collective lives, and the moral complications of raising a child.
COMPELLING SETTING: Tompkins captures the eerie beauty of the coastal setting.
| Erscheinungsjahr: | 2022 |
|---|---|
| Genre: | Importe, Romane & Erzählungen |
| Rubrik: | Belletristik |
| Medium: | Taschenbuch |
| Inhalt: | Einband - flex.(Paperback) |
| ISBN-13: | 9780593086001 |
| ISBN-10: | 0593086007 |
| Sprache: | Englisch |
| Einband: | Kartoniert / Broschiert |
| Autor: | Tompkins, Joanne |
| Hersteller: | Penguin Publishing Group |
| Verantwortliche Person für die EU: | Petersen Buchimport GmbH, Vertrieb, Weidestr. 122a, D-22083 Hamburg, gpsr@petersen-buchimport.com |
| Maße: | 207 x 139 x 31 mm |
| Von/Mit: | Joanne Tompkins |
| Erscheinungsdatum: | 05.04.2022 |
| Gewicht: | 0,366 kg |
UNUSUAL AUTHOR EXPERIENCE: A 65 year old debut novelist, JoAnne Tompkins pursued her MFA only after her first career as a trial lawyer, judicial officer and mediator. In a lifetime of professionally helping others to mediate and overcome trauma, she observed inspiring human resiliency and a passion for life that informs her writing. In researching this novel, she spent a month living at a Quaker residential and learning community.
CELEBRATES THE POWER OF FAITH AND HUMAN CONNECTION: This is a hopeful portrait of how new relationships can flourish even in times of tragedy, and how people can change and grow for the better. The main trauma has already occurred before the story begins, and the book widens and lightens from there.
PERFECT FOR BOOK CLUBS: There is much to discuss and learn from this novel, including human resilience and forgiveness, the role of religion in our personal and collective lives, and the moral complications of raising a child.
COMPELLING SETTING: Tompkins captures the eerie beauty of the coastal setting.
| Erscheinungsjahr: | 2022 |
|---|---|
| Genre: | Importe, Romane & Erzählungen |
| Rubrik: | Belletristik |
| Medium: | Taschenbuch |
| Inhalt: | Einband - flex.(Paperback) |
| ISBN-13: | 9780593086001 |
| ISBN-10: | 0593086007 |
| Sprache: | Englisch |
| Einband: | Kartoniert / Broschiert |
| Autor: | Tompkins, Joanne |
| Hersteller: | Penguin Publishing Group |
| Verantwortliche Person für die EU: | Petersen Buchimport GmbH, Vertrieb, Weidestr. 122a, D-22083 Hamburg, gpsr@petersen-buchimport.com |
| Maße: | 207 x 139 x 31 mm |
| Von/Mit: | Joanne Tompkins |
| Erscheinungsdatum: | 05.04.2022 |
| Gewicht: | 0,366 kg |
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