Life After Life A Novel
Life After Life A Novel by Kate Atkinson is a reprint edition published by Little, Brown on January 7, 2014. This 560-page novel explores the life of Ursula Todd, who is born on a snowy night in 1910 and experiences a series of lives, each marked by her repeated deaths and rebirths. Set against the backdrop of significant historical events, the narrative delves into the complexities of existence and the impact of individual choices on the course of history.
Readers will find a richly woven tale that combines elements of fiction, historical context, and suspense. As Ursula navigates her unusual life, she encounters the challenges posed by the two world wars, raising questions about fate and agency. The book’s inventive structure and darkly comic tone invite exploration of profound themes, making it a notable addition to the literary landscape.
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“One of the best novels I’ve read this century. Kate Atkinson is a marvel. There aren’t enough breathless adjectives to describe LIFE AFTER LIFE: Dazzling, witty, moving, joyful, mournful, profound.”–Gillian Flynn, author of Gone Girl What if you could live again and again, until you got it right?
On a cold and snowy night in 1910, Ursula Todd is born, the third child of a wealthy English banker and his wife. She dies before she can draw her first breath. On that same cold and snowy night, Ursula Todd is born, lets out a lusty wail, and embarks upon a life that will be, to say the least, unusual. For as she grows, she also dies, repeatedly, in any number of ways. Ursula’s world is in turmoil, facing the unspeakable evil of the two greatest wars in history. What power and force can one woman exert over the fate of civilization — if only she has the chance?
Wildly inventive, darkly comic, startlingly poignant — this is Kate Atkinson at her absolute best.
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