The Game
The Game by Antonia Susan Byatt, published by Vintage in 1992, is a literary fiction work that delves into the complex relationship between two sisters, Cassandra and Julia. Cassandra, an Oxford don, and Julia, a bestselling novelist, grapple with unsettling memories from their childhood, particularly surrounding a peculiar game and their shared affection for Simon, a charming neighbor. As Simon re-emerges in their lives through a television program, old emotions resurface, complicating their already strained relationship.
Readers will find a narrative that explores themes of family life and sibling dynamics, as the sisters navigate their past and present entanglements. The story unfolds with a blend of rich ideas and emotional depth, culminating in a dramatic conclusion that reflects the intensity of their shared history. This first edition spans 237 pages and is presented in English, inviting readers to engage with Byatt’s intricate storytelling and character development.
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Cassandra is an Oxford don; Julia, her sister, a bestselling novelist. They share a set of disturbing memories of a strange childhood game and of Simon, the handsome young neighbour who loved them both. Years later Simon re-enters their lives via a television programme on snakes and intrudes into their uneasy compromise of mutual antagonism and distrust. The old, wild emotions surge back, demanding and urgent, and this time the game is played out to a fatal finsih. Rich in ideas, subtle and exhilarating, “The Game is a superb novel.
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