Chatter A Novel
Chatter A Novel by Perrin Ireland, published by Algonquin Books in January 2007, is a literary exploration of a troubled marriage. Spanning 245 pages, the narrative centers on Michael and Sarah, whose relationship is strained by routine and domestic comforts. The discovery of Michael’s previously unmentioned grown daughter and his need to reconnect with his ex-lover push their marriage to its limits, prompting Sarah to uncover the secrets of her husband’s past.
Readers will find a nuanced portrayal of marital dynamics set against the backdrop of contemporary culture, where communication often falters amidst the noise of daily life. The story delves into themes of secrecy and the quest for understanding, as Sarah embarks on a journey from Washington, D.C., to Latin America in search of truth. With sharp dialogue and a balance of humor and tension, Chatter examines the complexities of intimacy and the elusive nature of security in relationships.
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Michael and Sarah’s marriage is already in trouble, held together mostly by routine and by the small comforts of domesticity. But with Sarah’s discovery that Michael has a grown daughter he’s never mentioned–and only just met–their relationship is pushed to the breaking point. His sudden need to visit his ex-lover and the constant, needling presence of his beautiful daughter drive Sarah to figure out why so much of her husband’s past is a mystery. Trying to ferret out the truth, she begins to keep secrets of her own as she embarks on a fact-finding mission that will take her from Washington, D.C., to Latin America. “Chatter “is a portrait of a marriage taken against the landscape of our frenetic culture, where invasive news reports, overheard conversations, and screaming headlines punctuate our days. Its dead-on dialogue captures our lives: the fractured sense of communication, the unfinished conversations, the questions somehow never answered. Balancing humor and terror, Ireland brilliantly depicts the elusiveness of security–globally and in our own homes–and the longing to find that safe place in a loved one’s arms.
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