Breathe A Novel
Breathe, a novel by Joyce Carol Oates, published by HarperCollins Publishers on July 5, 2022, spans 384 pages and is presented in English. This narrative unfolds in a starkly beautiful yet uncanny New Mexico landscape, where a married couple from Cambridge, MA, begins their residency at a distinguished academic institute. The story takes a dramatic turn when the husband falls victim to a mysterious illness, leading both partners on a harrowing journey that challenges their identities and the very fabric of their relationship.
Readers will find a poignant exploration of love and loss as Michaela confronts the terrifying prospect of widowhood while caring for her ailing husband, Gerard. The novel intricately weaves elements of drama and psychological depth, depicting the escalating suspense of their final days together. Oates delves into the complexities of marital love, examining the haunting nature of grief and the struggle to remain faithful to a beloved while grappling with the trauma of impending loss. This edition invites readers to reflect on the profound connections that define human relationships amidst the challenges of life and death.
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A NOVEL OF LOVE AND LOSS FROM BESTSELLING AND PRIZEWINNING AUTHOR JOYCE CAROL OATES
Amid a starkly beautiful but uncanny landscape in New Mexico, a married couple from Cambridge, MA takes residency at a distinguished academic institute. When the husband is stricken with a mysterious illness, misdiagnosed at first, their lives are uprooted and husband and wife each embarks upon a nightmare journey. At thirty-seven, Michaela faces the terrifying prospect of widowhood – and the loss of Gerard, whose identity has greatly shaped her own.
In vividly depicted scenes of escalating suspense, Michaela cares desperately for Gerard in his final days as she comes to realize that her love for her husband, however fierce and selfless, is not enough to save him and that his death is beyond her comprehension. A love that refuses to be surrendered at death–is this the blessing of a unique married love, or a curse that must be exorcized?
Part intimately detailed love story, part horror story rooted in real life, BREATHE is an exploration of hauntedness rooted in the domesticity of marital love, as well as our determination both to be faithful to the beloved and to survive the trauma of loss.
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