Falling Slowly
Falling Slowly by Anita Brookner, published by Penguin Books in 1998, is a poignant exploration of human isolation through the lives of the Sharpe sisters. This edition spans 215 pages and is presented in English. The narrative delves into the complexities of middle age as Beatrice, a once-promising pianist, grapples with her decision to abandon her art, while Miriam finds herself entangled in a tumultuous affair that challenges her previously stable demeanor.
Readers will encounter a rich portrayal of regret and longing as both sisters confront their loneliness and the fragility of their bond. The story intricately examines themes of familial relationships and the impact of personal choices, reflecting the emotional depth reminiscent of classic literature. As illness looms over their lives, the Sharpe sisters must navigate the delicate balance between their individual desires and the solace they find in each other.
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“In Falling Slowly, Anita Brookner brilliantly evokes the origins, nature, and consequences of human isolation. As middle age settles upon the Sharpe sisters, regret over chances not taken casts a shadow over their contented existence. Beatrice, a talented if uninspired pianist, gives up performing, a decision motivated by stiffening joints and the sudden realisation that her art has never brought her someone to love. Miriam, usually calm and lucid, slides headlong into an affair with a charming, handsome–and very married–man. And as each woman awakens to the urgency of her loneliness, illness threatens to sever them both from the one happiness they have grown to count on: each other. Painfully wise, the Sharpe sisters embody the conflicting yearnings Jane Austen delineated in Sense and Sensibility.” — Provided by publisher.
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