Oh William! A Novel
Oh William! A Novel by Elizabeth Strout is a poignant exploration of marriage and the complexities of human relationships. Published by Random House Publishing Group on April 26, 2022, this 256-page book is written in English and delves into the lives of Lucy Barton and her ex-husband, William. As they navigate their shared past and uncover family secrets, the narrative reveals the intricacies of their connection and the mysteries that linger between them.
Readers will find a rich tapestry of emotions as Lucy reflects on her relationship with William, a man she describes as a mystery. The story captures the essence of family life and the enduring bonds that can exist even after separation. Through themes of love, fear, and revelation, Oh William! presents a nuanced look at the forces that shape our lives and relationships. This edition invites readers to engage with the characters’ journeys as they confront their histories and the truths that define them.
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NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • BOOKER PRIZE FINALIST • The Pulitzer Prize–winning author of Olive Kitteridge and My Name is Lucy Barton explores the mysteries of marriage and the secrets we keep, as a former couple reckons with where they’ve come from—and what they’ve left behind.
ONE OF THE TEN BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR: Maureen Corrigan, NPR’s Fresh Air
“Elizabeth Strout is one of my very favorite writers, so the fact that Oh William! may well be my favorite of her books is a mathematical equation for joy. The depth, complexity, and love contained in these pages is a miraculous achievement.”—Ann Patchett, author of The Dutch House
I would like to say a few things about my first husband, William.
Lucy Barton is a writer, but her ex-husband, William, remains a hard man to read. William, she confesses, has always been a mystery to me. Another mystery is why the two have remained connected after all these years. They just are.
So Lucy is both surprised and not surprised when William asks her to join him on a trip to investigate a recently uncovered family secret—one of those secrets that rearrange everything we think we know about the people closest to us. There are fears and insecurities, simple joys and acts of tenderness, and revelations about affairs and other spouses, parents and their children. On every page of this exquisite novel we learn more about the quiet forces that hold us together—even after we’ve grown apart.
A BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR: The New York Times Book Review, The Washington Post, Time, Vulture, She Reads
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