A Shooting Star
A Shooting Star by Wallace Stegner, published by Penguin on November 1, 1996, is a literary fiction work that explores the complexities of personal identity and moral choices. The narrative centers on Sabrina Castro, an attractive woman from a strong New England background, who finds herself in a marriage with a wealthy, older California physician. As she grapples with unfulfilled dreams, an unexpected misstep triggers a gradual decline into moral disintegration, setting the stage for her journey toward self-discovery and resolution.
Readers will find an engaging personal drama as Sabrina navigates her life against the backdrop of an old Peninsula estate, where her mother resides among her memories and family archives. The story delves into themes of fulfillment and the struggle for personal agency, providing a rich exploration of Sabrina’s character and her quest for meaning. This edition spans 448 pages and is presented in English, showcasing Stegner’s storytelling abilities that have resonated with readers for decades.
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Sabrina Castro, an attractive woman with a strong New England heritage, is married to a wealthy, older California physician who no longer fulfills her dreams. An almost accidental misstep leads her down the slow descent of moral disintegration, until there is no place for her to go but up and out. How Sabrina comes to terms with her life is the theme of this absorbing personal drama, played out against the background of an old Peninsula estate where her mother lives among her servants, her memories of Boston, and her treasured family archives. A Shooting Star displays the storytelling powers that Wallace Stagner’s fans have enjoyed for more than half a century.
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