Signal Fires A novel
Signal Fires by Dani Shapiro, published by Knopf Doubleday Publishing Group on October 18, 2022, is a novel that delves into the intricate dynamics of family life and the secrets that shape our existence. Spanning fifty years, the narrative unfolds around two families whose lives intertwine on Division Street, where an ancient oak tree stands witness to their shared destinies. The story begins with Ben Wilf, a retired doctor, and ten-year-old Waldo Shenkman, a lonely boy fascinated by the stars, setting the stage for a profound exploration of their interconnected lives.
Readers will find a rich tapestry of themes including family secrets, psychological depth, and the complexities of sibling relationships. As the plot progresses, the impulsive actions of the characters lead to haunting revelations that impact both families in unexpected ways. Signal Fires presents a meditation on memory and the healing power of connection, inviting readers to reflect on the ties that bind us across time and space. This edition consists of 240 pages and is available in English, offering a thoughtful narrative that resonates with contemporary issues.
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NATIONAL BEST SELLER • From the beloved author of Inheritance: “a haunting, moving, and propulsive exploration of family secrets” (Meg Wolitzer, author of The Interestings)
Two families. One night. A constellation of lives changed forever.
A TIME Best Fiction Book of the Year • A Washington Post Notable Work of Fiction • A Real Simple Best Book of the Year
An ancient majestic oak stands beneath the stars on Division Street. And under the tree sits Ben Wilf, a retired doctor, and ten-year-old Waldo Shenkman, a brilliant, lonely boy who is pointing out his favorite constellations. Waldo doesn’t realize it but he and Ben have met before. And they will again, and again. Across time and space, and shared destiny.
Division Street is full of secrets. An impulsive lie begets a secret—one which will forever haunt the Wilf family. And the Shenkmans, who move into the neighborhood many years later, bring secrets of their own.. Spanning fifty kaleidoscopic years, on a street—and in a galaxy—where stars collapse and stories collide, these two families become bound in ways they never could have imagined.
Urgent and compassionate, Signal Fires is a magical story for our times, a literary tour de force by a masterful storyteller at the height of her powers. A luminous meditation on family, memory, and the healing power of interconnectedness.
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