Cheating at Canasta
Cheating at Canasta by William Trevor is a collection of short stories published by Penguin Books Limited in May 2008. This first edition, comprising 240 pages, explores themes of memory, loss, and the complexities of human relationships through various narratives. The title story centers on a couple who maintain their bond through card games, even as one partner grapples with the effects of memory loss.
Readers will find a poignant examination of missed opportunities and the inevitability of change woven throughout the collection. Each story delves into the intricacies of love and the passage of time, reflecting Trevor’s literary style and depth. The collection invites contemplation on how memories shape our identities and relationships, making it a thoughtful addition to the genre of literary fiction.
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‘No matter what,’ Julia had said, aware then of what was coming, ‘let’s always play cards.’ And they did; for even with her memory gone, a little more of it each day � her children taken, her house, her flowerbeds, belongings, clothes � their games in the communal drawing room were a reality her affliction allowed.
A husband sits in Harry’s Bar in Venice, thinking of his wife � lost to him now � whose plea has brought him back to one of their favourite haunts. On another table, a young couple quarrel. ‘Cheating at Canasta’ is the title story of William Trevor’s new collection, his first since the highly acclaimed A Bit on the Side (2004), and its themes of missed opportunities, the inevitability of change and the powerful but fragmentary quality of our memories are entirely characteristic of his unparalleled oeuvre.
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