The Absolutes A Novel
The Absolutes A Novel by Molly Dektar, published by HarperCollins Publishers on August 13, 2024, is a 336-page work written in English. This novel explores the tumultuous journey of Nora, a withdrawn American teenager who, after moving to Turin, becomes captivated by Nicola, the enigmatic heir of a powerful aristocratic family. Their paths cross again years later in New York, igniting a passionate affair that draws Nora into a world filled with luxury, family secrets, and moral ambiguity.
Readers will find a narrative that delves into themes of manipulation, obsession, and sexual desire as Nora navigates the complexities of her relationship with Nicola. As she becomes increasingly entangled in his life, she grapples with her own boundaries and the consequences of her choices. The Absolutes presents a psychological and gothic exploration of desire and self-destruction, offering a thought-provoking experience for those interested in fiction that intertwines elements of horror and suspense.
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“Read this. Right now.” –Brandon Taylor
“Molly Dektar can write like hell. [The Absolutes] is simply ravishing.” –Melissa Febos
For fans of Emma Cline and Garth Greenwell, an arresting, seductive novel about one woman’s headlong dive into a reckless affair that leaves her teetering on the edge of sanity.
“In truth, the idea of evil didn’t worry me at all. There were all these checks on it, of romance and restraint. In such a context, evil was intriguing.”
When Nora, a withdrawn American teenager, is sent to live with relatives in Turin, she meets Nicola, the enigmatic son of the most powerful aristocratic family in Italy.
Years later, the two reconnect in New York and begin a heated affair. Propelled by disorienting desire, Nora quickly becomes entangled in Nicola’s insular, menacing world of old-world luxury and family secrets. When she suspects she’s being used in a secret plot to overthrow his corrupt father, Nora willfully turns submissive to Nicola, pushing against the boundaries of her own moral limits until she finds herself spiraling on a path of self-destruction.
The Absolutes is searing, subversive examination of manipulation, obsession, and sexual desire. With unsparing intrigue and ferocity, Dektar proves herself to be one of the most ambitious writers working today.
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