Altered States
Altered States by Anita Brookner, published by Penguin Books in 1997, is a work of fiction that explores the complexities of personal relationships and the impact of past choices. The narrative follows Alan Sherwood, a reserved English solicitor, as he reflects on a pivotal moment in his life while standing on a railway platform in a Swiss resort town. Dressed in a Burberry raincoat and walking shoes, Alan grapples with memories of a liaison with his distant relative, Sarah Miller, which ultimately led him into a series of unexpected and absurd situations.
Readers will find a detailed examination of Alan’s character and his interactions with those around him, particularly the consequences of his decisions and the relationships that shape his life. The story delves into themes of regret and the intricacies of human connection, as Alan recalls his marriage to Angela, Sarah’s friend, who embodies a contrasting innocence. This edition spans 220 pages and is presented in English, inviting readers to engage with Brookner’s insightful portrayal of life’s altered states.
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Standing on a railway platform in a Swiss resort town, sensibly clad in his Burberry raincoat and walking shoes, a man thinks he may be looking at the woman for whom he ruined his life many years earlier. Alan Sherwood, a quiet English solicitor, remembers back to a time when he stepped briefly out of character to indulge in a liaison with Sarah Miller, an intriguing but heartless distant relative–only to find himself in a series of absurd situations that culminated in his marriage to Sarah’s clinging, childlike friend Angela. (Payot.ch)
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