The Crack
The Crack by Emma Tennant, published by Faber & Faber in 1985, presents a unique narrative set against a backdrop of surreal events. This edition spans 142 pages and is written in English. The story unfolds with a crack opening in the Thames, leading to a series of chaotic occurrences, including Hampstead being lifted into the sky and the rise of eccentric psychoanalysts guiding their followers through the disrupted streets.
Readers will encounter a blend of absurdity and social commentary as the plot follows Baba, a character whose journey intertwines love and chaos amidst the turmoil. The narrative explores themes of belief and liberation, featuring a religious figure who offers her female followers a new existence on the ‘Other Side.’ This edition invites readers to delve into contemporary literature that challenges perceptions and reflects on the complexities of human relationships and societal norms.
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EN-GB X-NONE X-NONE Look!
Look what’s happened!
A crack has opened in the Thames!
Hampstead uplifted high in the sky!
Watch the turmoil spread. See the loony psychoanalysts lead their demented flock around the cracked and broken streets. A religious maniac’s at large, she’s promising her female believers a new and man-less life on the ‘Other Side’.
And through it all goes Baba; dear sweet, kind unliberated Baba, leaving a trail of love and destruction in her wake.
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