The Catch A Novel
The Catch A Novel by Alison Fairbrother, published by Random House Publishing Group on July 11, 2023, is a literary exploration of family dynamics and personal discovery. In this 304-page novel, Ellie Adler, a young journalist, grapples with the unexpected death of her father, James, who leaves her a puzzling inheritance that challenges her understanding of their relationship. As she navigates her grief, Ellie embarks on a journey to uncover the truth about her father’s life and the secrets that have shaped her own identity.
Readers will find a narrative that delves into themes of family life and the complexities of love and loss. As Ellie seeks to understand the significance of her father’s final gift, she encounters revelations that reshape her perception of both him and herself. The Catch intertwines humor and poignancy, offering insights into the connections we forge with family and the unexpected legacies we inherit. This edition is presented in English and is designed to engage those interested in literary fiction centered around familial relationships and personal growth.
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NEW YORK TIMES EDITORS’ CHOICE • A young woman searches for the truth about her father—and the secrets of her family—in this “big-hearted debut that absolutely crackles with smarts” (Emma Straub).
“A warm and funny debut novel . . . perceptive, wry, and witty.”—The New York Times
ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR: PopSugar
Two years out of college, Ellie Adler has a job in journalism, an older lover, and a circle of smart friends. Her beloved father, James, who has children from three marriages, unites the family with his gentle humor and charisma, but Ellie has always believed she is her father’s favorite. When he suddenly dies, she finds herself devastated by the unexpected loss. Then, at the reading of his will, she learns that instead of leaving her his prized possession—a baseball that holds emotional resonance for them both—he has left her a seemingly ridiculous, even insulting gift. Worse, he’s given the baseball to someone no one in the family has ever heard of.
In her grief, Ellie wonders who could have possibly meant more to her father than she did. Setting out to track this person down, she learns startling information about who her father really was and who she herself is becoming. Moving, witty, and unforgettable, The Catch is a story of the gifts we’re given over the course of a lifetime, by family, friends, and strangers—the ones we want and the ones that catch us unawares.
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