Hourglass
Hourglass by Keiran Goddard is a short, lyrical debut novel published by Europa Editions in 2023. This 208-page work explores themes of love, loss, and the desire for connection, set against the backdrop of modern life. The narrative unfolds through a series of poignant moments, capturing the complexities of relationships and the passage of time.
Readers will find an exquisitely crafted story that delves into personal heartbreak while seeking universal truths. The novel presents a unique perspective on the intricacies of love and the emotional landscapes that accompany it. With elements of psychological and literary fiction, Hourglass invites contemplation on what it means to lose what you cherish, making it a thought-provoking addition to contemporary world literature.
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A short, lyrical debut novel about love, loss, work, time, and the unquenchable desire for connection with others–for fans of Jenny Offill, Mieko Kawakami, David Szalay and Sheila Heti
The second time you came, we went from bar to bar to bar. It made the city feel smaller. Like a map we were folding to the size of a stamp. We were good at that. We could have fit an entire universe inside a matchbox.
Exquisitely crafted, richly imagined, and as funny as it is moving, Hourglass is an unusual and uniquely told love story. Turning time upside down, it combs the wreckage of personal heartbreak for something universal and asks what it means to lose what you love.
“This book is such a sneaky head f*ck–an epic poem in an ancient style about the brutalities of modern love, a masculine interrogation of feminine heartbreak, a really beautiful way to spend an evening”–Lena Dunham
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