So Much for That A Novel
So Much for That A Novel by Lionel Shriver, published by Harper Collins on March 8, 2011, is a reprint edition comprising 480 pages in English. The narrative follows Shep Knacker, who has long envisioned a retreat in the Third World as a sanctuary for his savings. However, when his wife Glynis reveals her serious illness, Shep is forced to confront the reality of their situation, putting his dreams on hold as they navigate the complexities of health care and marital strain.
Readers will find a story that delves into the impact of illness on relationships, exploring themes of sacrifice and the value of life. The novel presents a blend of unexpected tenderness and dry humor, as it examines how adversity can both challenge and strengthen a marriage. Through Shep and Glynis’s journey, the book raises poignant questions about the worth of life and the burdens of financial strain in the face of health crises.
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Shep Knacker has long saved for “the Afterlife,” an idyllic retreat in the Third World where his nest egg can last forever. Exasperated that his wife, Glynis, has concocted endless excuses why it’s never the right time to go, Shep finally announces he’s leaving for a Tanzanian island, with or without her. Yet Glynis has some news of her own: she’s deathly ill. Shep numbly puts his dream aside, while his nest egg is steadily devastated by staggering bills that their health insurance only partially covers. Astonishingly, illness not only strains their marriage but saves it.
From acclaimed New York Times bestselling author Lionel Shriver comes a searing, ruthlessly honest novel. Brimming with unexpected tenderness and dry humor, it presses the question: How much is one life worth?
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