The Dark Flood Rises
The Dark Flood Rises by Margaret Drabble, published by Canongate Books in June 2017, is a literary work that explores the complexities of aging and the pursuit of happiness. This edition spans 336 pages and is presented in English. The narrative centers on Fran, who, despite her age, embraces life with vigor, engaging in activities that defy her loved ones’ expectations. As she navigates her relationships with her ex, friends, and family, the story delves into their individual quests for fulfillment.
Readers will find a blend of psychological and literary elements as the characters confront their desires and fears. The book raises poignant questions about what constitutes a meaningful life and the nature of mortality. Through Fran’s journey and her interactions with those around her, The Dark Flood Rises offers a thought-provoking examination of life’s final chapters, balancing moments of joy with deeper reflections on existence.
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NEW YORK TIMES 100 NOTABLE BOOKS OF 2017: ‘masterly’
GUARDIAN BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR: ‘An absolute tour de force’
Fran may be old but she’s not going without a fight. So she dyes her hair, enjoys every glass of red wine, drives restlessly around the country and lives in an insalubrious tower block that her loved ones disapprove of. And as each of them – her pampered ex Claude, old friend Jo, flamboyant son Christopher and earnest daughter Poppet – seeks happiness in their own way, what will the last reckoning be? Will they be waving or drowning when the end comes? By turns joyous and profound, darkly sardonic and moving, The Dark Flood Rises questions what makes a good life, and a good death.
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