The Broken Places
The Broken Places by Frances Peck, published by NeWest Press in 2022, is a literary fiction novel that spans 400 pages. Set against the backdrop of Vancouver, the story unfolds on an ordinary day that takes a dramatic turn when an earthquake strikes, plunging the city into chaos. The narrative follows Kyle, a cosmetic surgeon, and Charlotte, the wife of a tech tycoon, as their families navigate the sudden upheaval, revealing the complexities of their relationships in the face of disaster.
Readers will find a compelling exploration of city life and the impact of unforeseen events on personal resilience. As Kyle and Charlotte’s families, along with two strangers, seek refuge in an oceanfront mansion, their interactions expose deep-seated conflicts and vulnerabilities. This debut novel delves into the unpredictable nature of disaster and its ability to reshape lives, prompting characters to confront their priorities and relationships amidst the turmoil.
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Shortlisted for 2023 Rakuten Kobo Emerging Writer Prize and a Globe and Mail Best Book of 2022!
Vancouver. A day like any other. Kyle, a successful cosmetic surgeon, is punishing himself with a sprint up a mountain. Charlotte, wife of a tech tycoon, is combing the farm belt for local cheese and a sense of purpose. Back in the city their families go about their business: landscaping, negotiating deals, skipping school. It’s a day like any other–until suddenly it’s not.
When the earthquake hits, the city erupts in chaos and fear. Kyle’s and Charlotte’s families, along with two passersby, are thrown together in an oceanfront mansion. The conflicts that beset these wildly different people expose the fault lines beneath their relationships, as they question everything in an effort to survive and reunite with their loved ones stranded outside the city.
Frances Peck’s debut novel examines the unpredictable ways in which disaster can shake up lives and test personal resilience.
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