The Whispers A Novel
The Whispers A Novel by Ashley Audrain, published by Penguin on May 14, 2024, is a 336-page exploration of the complexities of motherhood and the darker aspects of domestic life. Set in an affluent neighborhood, the story unfolds during a seemingly perfect barbecue that takes a dramatic turn when a mother’s fury reveals underlying tensions. The narrative follows the aftermath of a tragic incident involving her son, delving into the lives of four families as they confront their own worst impulses and the consequences of their actions.
Readers will find a gripping tale that examines themes of envy, women’s friendships, and the often-silenced intuitions that shape our lives. Over the course of three tense days, the characters grapple with the fallout from the night of the incident, revealing the fragility of their relationships and the hidden struggles of motherhood. The Whispers presents a thought-provoking look at the complexities of domestic life and the emotional turmoil that can arise within seemingly perfect families.
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From the New York Times bestselling author of The Push, a propulsive page-turner about four families whose lives are changed when the unthinkable happens—and what is lost when we give in to our own worst impulses
“Nobody delves as deep into the guts of motherhood as Ashley Audrain, she really is in a league of her own.” —Lisa Jewell
On Harlow Street, the well-to-do neighborhood couples and their children gather for a catered barbecue as the summer winds down; drinks continue late into the night.
Everything is fabulous until the picture-perfect hostess explodes in fury because her son disobeys her. Everyone at the party hears her exquisite veneer crack—loud and clear. Before long, that same young boy falls from his bedside window in the middle of the night. And then, his mother can only sit by her son’s hospital bed, where she refuses to speak to anyone, and his life hangs in the balance.
What happens next, over the course of a tense three days, as each of these women grapple with what led to that terrible night?
Exploring envy, women’s friendships, desire, and the intuitions that we silence, The Whispers is a chilling novel that marks Audrain as a major women’s fiction talent.
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