Título: Mr. Flood's Last Resort
Autor: Jess Kidd
Sinopse: Note to readers: In the UK, this book is published under the title The Hoarder. From the award-winning author of Himself, the spellbinding tale of a lonely caregiver and a cranky hoarder with a house full of secrets. A magically entertaining readJess Kidd has a gift for creating characters youll love with a few cleverly chosen words. Good Housekeeping (UK), Book of the Month A rare delight. Cosmopolitan (UK) Maud Drennan is a dedicated caregiver whose sunny disposition masks a deep sadness. A tragic childhood event left her haunted, in the company of a cast of prattling saints who pop in and out of her life like tourists. Other than visiting her agoraphobic neighbor, Maud keeps to herself, finding solace in her work and in her humble existenceuntil she meets Mr. Flood. Cathal Flood is a menace by all accounts. The lone occupant of a Gothic mansion crawling with feral cats, he has been waging war against his sons attempts to put him into an old-age home and sent his last caretaker running for the madhouse. But Maud is this impossible mans last chance: if she can help him get the house in order, he just might be able to stay. So the unlikely pair begins to cooperate, bonding over their shared love of Irish folktales and mutual dislike of Mr. Floods overbearing son. Still, shadows are growing in the cluttered corners of the mansion, hinting at buried family secrets, and reminding Maud that she doesnt really know this man at all. When the forgotten case of a missing schoolgirl comes to light, she starts poking around, and a full-steam search for answers begins. Packed with eccentric charms, twisted comedy, and a whole lot of heart, Mr. Floods Last Resort is a mesmerizing tale that examines the space between sin and sainthood, reminding us that often the most meaningful forgiveness that we can offer is to ourselves.
Contexto da obra
Quando a classificação é mais ampla, o contexto do livro costuma depender ainda mais de autoria, tema e edição. “Mr. Flood’s Last Resort”, de Jess Kidd, publicado pela editora Atria Books, em 2018 e com 352 páginas, integra a categoria Livros Variados. Por isso, autoria, edição e tema acabam tendo ainda mais peso na forma de apresentar o livro.
Editora: Atria Books
Páginas: 352
Ano: 2018
Edição:
Linguagem: en
ISBN: 1501180630
ISBN13: 9781501180637
Sobre a editora
Os livros da editora Atria Books apresentam uma variedade notável de narrativas que transitam entre thrillers psicológicos intensos, dramas familiares e romances contemporâneos marcados por conflitos pessoais profundos. A experiência de leitura costuma envolver personagens complexos que enfrentam dilemas emocionais e sociais, como a busca por identidade, superação de traumas e relações interpessoais desafiadoras. O catálogo sugere uma preferência por histórias que exploram tensões internas com ritmo que pode variar do suspense atmosférico a um tom mais íntimo e reflexivo, sem abrir mão de diálogos realistas e envolventes.
