The Last Wave
The Last Wave by Gillian Best is a family drama published by Freight Books in 2017, featuring 313 pages in English. This novel follows the life of Martha, a woman who has swum the English Channel ten times, as it explores her complex relationships with her husband, children, and close friends. Set in England from the 1950s to the present, the narrative delves into the intricacies of family life, highlighting themes of illness, intolerance, anger, failure, and regret.
Readers will find a richly woven portrayal of family dynamics through Martha’s experiences and the challenges she faces. The story presents a tragicomic view of life, capturing the emotional landscape of its characters as they navigate their interconnected lives. This edition offers a thoughtful exploration of the human condition, making it a significant addition to contemporary fiction.
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A beautifully rendered family drama set in England between the 1950s and the present, following the life of Martha, a woman who has swum the English Channel ten times, and the complex relationships she has with her husband, her children and her close friends.Debut author, Best, a native of Toronto, presents a wholly authentic tragicomic portrait of family life as it is buffeted by illness, intolerance, anger, failure and regret. A mature, accomplished and compelling new voice; a novel soaked in empathy and salt water.
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