My Absolute Darling
My Absolute Darling by Gabriel Tallent is published by 4th Estate in 2017 and is available in an ePub edition with 417 pages. This novel follows 14-year-old Turtle Alveston, who navigates a tumultuous relationship with her father while grappling with her own identity and the complexities of love and pain. Set against a backdrop of survival and chaos, Turtle’s story unfolds as she confronts the challenges of adolescence and the darker aspects of her upbringing.
Readers will find a narrative that delves into themes of strength, courage, and the struggle for personal freedom. As Turtle learns to navigate her world, she faces the reality of her father’s intense love and the lengths he will go to keep her close. The book explores the nuances of coming of age, highlighting the bravery required to forge connections and the difficult choices that accompany survival. My Absolute Darling presents a thought-provoking examination of the human experience, inviting readers to reflect on the complexities of familial bonds and personal resilience.
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A TIMES BOOK OF THE YEAR * A GUARDIAN BOOK OF THE YEAR * A METRO BOOK OF THE YEAR
‘The year’s must read novel’ The Times
‘One of the most important books you’ll pick up this decade’ Harper’s Bazaar
‘An outstanding book that could be this year’s A Little Life’ Guardian
‘You think you’re invincible. You think you won’t ever miss. We need to put the fear on you. You need to surrender yourself to death before you ever begin, and accept your life as a state of grace, and then and only then will you be good enough.’
At 14, Turtle Alveston knows the use of every gun on her wall;
That chaos is coming and only the strong will survive it;
That her daddy loves her more than anything else in this world.
And he’ll do whatever it takes to keep her with him.
She doesn’t know why she feels so different from the other girls at school;
Why the line between love and pain can be so hard to see;
Why making a friend may be the bravest and most terrifying thing she has ever done
And what her daddy will do when he finds out …
Sometimes strength is not the same as courage.
Sometimes leaving is not the only way to escape.
Sometimes surviving isn’t enough.
‘This book has challenged me like no other. It’s a masterpiece. A work of art on a page. I guarantee this book will take your breath away’ Joanna Cannon, author of The Trouble with Goats and Sheep
‘Brutal yet beautiful, My Absolute Darling has floored me. Dear Turtle, a heroine amidst the horror. Exceptional, unflinching storytelling’ Ali Land , author of Good Me Bad Me
‘An incandescent novel with an extraordinary, unforgettable heroine, both deeply contemplative and utterly thrilling’ Observer – Thriller of the month
‘There are echoes of Ma’s bravery in Emma Donoghue’s Room, or the resilience of Cormac McCarthy’s protagonists as they struggle to stay alive. Tallent’s world is shocking in the truest sense of the word’ Irish Times
‘An utterly fantastic read. Every page is brimming with energy. And Turtle Alveston is as enthralling a character as I’ve encountered in a good long while’ Kevin Powers, author of The Yellow Birds
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