Título: The Listener: A Novel
Autor: Taylor Caldwell
Sinopse: A parade of people in need of solace find a mysterious sympathizer, in this uniquely moving classic by a New York Times–bestselling author.
They come day and night to confess their troubles to an anonymous listener positioned behind a curtain. Could it be a priest, a psychiatrist, a friend, or a judge? Each person draws a different conclusion. From a businessman who feels betrayed by someone he trusted, to a society woman with contempt for her husband, to a scientist troubled by what his work has wrought, the visitors’ situations vary widely as they struggle with grief, denial, prejudice, and fear. But in this small sanctuary, there are no office hours, the listener is always listening, and the visitors’ lives are forever changed.
This inspiring and inventive work of fiction comes from the award-winning author of Captains and the Kings, Testimony of Two Men, and many other bestsellers.
“The gift of narration and characterization which Taylor Caldwell brings to each of her books is here in strong measure.” —Kirkus Reviews
“I believe [Caldwell] wanted to instill hope, renew faith, and foster love in what she saw as a society on the decline. The year was 1960. But the issues can be universally applied today.” —The Book Cafe
Contexto da obra
Como livro em inglês, esta obra costuma ganhar também uma camada própria de interesse editorial e linguístico. “The Listener: A Novel”, de Taylor Caldwell, publicado pela editora Open Road Integrated Media, Inc., em 2024 e com 262 páginas, integra a categoria Livros em Inglês. Por isso, o interesse da obra tende a se ampliar quando o leitor considera também a relação com a língua em que ela circula.
Editora: Open Road Integrated Media, Inc.
Páginas: 262
Ano: 2024-09-10
Edição:
Linguagem: en
ISBN: 1504095979
ISBN13: 9781504095976
