Feebleminded
Feebleminded by Ariana Harwicz, published by Charco Press in 2019, is a 117-page exploration of the complex relationship between a mother and daughter. This edition presents a vivid narrative that delves into their chaotic lives, marked by love and turmoil. The story captures their struggles as they navigate erratic routines, moments of leisure, and the influence of the men around them, all while hinting at an underlying tension that may lead to a drastic resolution.
Readers will find a blend of psychological and humorous elements woven throughout the narrative, reflecting the characters’ tumultuous experiences. The book engages with themes of familial bonds and the psychological impact of violence, creating a rich tapestry of emotions and actions. Harwicz’s work resonates with influences from world literature, particularly within the context of Argentine storytelling, offering a unique perspective on the complexities of human relationships.
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Following the international success of Die, My Love (longlisted for the Man Booker International Prize 2018), Ariana Harwicz again takes us into the darkest recesses of the imagination with this delirious, furious account of a mother and daughter bound by chaos as much as love. Driven to the edge by the men in their lives, they oscillate between erratic bursts of housework, lazing in the garden, and drunken escapades. But is the constant undercurrent of violence all in the daughter’s mind or will they actually go through with their plan for revenge? With a shocking, edge-of-the-seat finale worthy of Thelma & Louise if it were remade by David Lynch, Feebleminded is a wild ride of a novel with echoes of Ágota Kristóf, Elfriede Jelinek and Alan Warner, and will leave you both shaken and begging for more.
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