A Heart So White
A Heart So White by Javier Marías is a reprint edition published by Knopf Doubleday Publishing Group on March 26, 2013. This 304-page novel explores the complexities of family secrets and the enduring influence of the past. Through the character of Juan, who begins to reflect on his father’s hidden life after his own marriage, the narrative delves into themes of secrecy, the implications of knowledge, and the intricate dynamics of familial relationships.
Readers will find a rich exploration of human nature as Marías examines the interplay between truth and concealment. The novel presents an anti-detective story that invites contemplation on the costs of ambivalence and the patterns of behavior that can echo through generations. With a focus on family life and psychological intricacies, A Heart So White offers a thought-provoking look at the burdens of history and the complexities of personal connections.
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WINNER OF THE IMPAC DUBLIN AWARD • Widely considered a masterpiece, a breathtaking novel about family secrets that chronicles the relentless power of the past—from the award-winning author of The Infatuations and “Spain’s best writer” (Roberto Bolaño, national bestselling author of The Savage Detectives).
Juan knows little of the interior life of his father Ranz; but when Juan marries, he begins to consider the past anew, and begins to ponder what he doesn’t really want to know. Secrecy—its possible convenience, its price, and even its civility—hovers throughout the novel. A Heart So White becomes a sort of anti-detective story of human nature. Intrigue; the sins of the father; the fraudulent and the genuine; marriage and strange repetitions of violence: Marías elegantly sends shafts of inquisitory light into shadows and onto the costs of ambivalence.
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