Sweet Agony A Novel
Sweet Agony by Nancy Huston, published by National Geographic Books on January 7, 2003, is a reprint edition comprising 240 pages. Set against the backdrop of a snowy New England evening, the novel centers on Sean Farrell, a poet and professor, as he hosts a Thanksgiving dinner for eleven guests, including fellow academics and former lovers. Unbeknownst to them, this gathering serves as a poignant farewell, as Sean grapples with his impending mortality.
Readers will find a narrative rich with the complexities of adult life, where food and drink facilitate the unearthing of secrets and truths among the guests. The story balances themes of mortality with moments of wit and laughter, creating a multifaceted exploration of human relationships. As the characters navigate their intertwined lives, the novel delves into the intricacies of love, loss, and the celebration of life, showcasing Huston’s keen insight into the human condition.
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On a snowy New England evening in a small college town, Sean Farrell–a hard-drinking, libidinous poet and professor–hosts a Thanksgiving dinner. The eleven guests include two fellow professors (one a novelist, the other also a poet), two of Sean’s former lovers, his lawyer, his housepainter, and his baker. What none of them knows is that Sean is dying. This dinner could be his grand finale.
As food and drink flow, secrets are exposed, tragedies bared, and truths uncovered. “Never could we have dreamed how rough adult life would be,” one character thinks. Yet there is wit and laughter too, in a novel about mortality that is also a celebration of life. With each new book, it becomes increasingly clear that Nancy Huston is a writer of exceptional gifts. Sweet Agony is another impressive performance from a writer whose eye is as sharp as her insight into the human condition is wise.
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