The Believers: A Novel
The Believers: A Novel by Zoe Heller is a reprint edition published by Harper Perennial on March 1, 2010. This 368-page book explores the complexities of faith, belief, and trust within the context of a dysfunctional family grappling with tragedy. Through a blend of tragic and comic elements, Heller presents a narrative that delves into the personal demons faced by each family member.
Readers will find a rich exploration of married life and parent-child relationships set against the backdrop of New York City. The novel’s psychological depth invites reflection on the intricacies of family dynamics and the challenges of confronting one’s own beliefs. Heller’s sharp wit and engaging storytelling create a thought-provoking experience that resonates with themes of family life and personal struggle.
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“[Zoe Heller] is an extraordinarily entertaining writer, and this novel showcases her copious gifts, including a scathing, Waugh-like wit.”—New York Times
Best-selling author Zoe Heller has followed up the critical and commercial success of What Was She Thinking? Notes on a Scandal with another tour-de-force on the meaning of faith, belief, and trust: The Believers. Tragic and comic, witty and intense, The Believers is the story of a dysfunctional family forced by tragedy to confront their own personal demons. In the vein of Claire Messud and Zadie Smith, Zoe Heller has written that rare novel that tackles the big ideas without sacrificing page-turning readability.
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