The Slap A Novel
The Slap A Novel by Christos Tsiolkas is a reprint edition published by National Geographic Books on April 27, 2010. This 496-page novel delves into the complexities of domestic life, friendship, and parenthood in the twenty-first century, exploring the intense emotions and conflicts that can arise from family loyalty. The narrative begins with a pivotal incident at a neighborhood barbecue, where a man slaps another couple’s child, setting off a chain reaction that affects all witnesses.
Readers will find a multifaceted exploration of how a single event can alter perceptions and relationships among a diverse group of characters. Told from the perspectives of eight individuals present at the barbecue, The Slap examines themes of family life and the moral dilemmas that accompany personal choices. This edition offers a thought-provoking look at the passions and malice that can emerge within familial bonds, making it a significant addition to contemporary literary fiction.
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The basis for the NBC event series directed by Lisa Cholodenko and starring Uma Thurman, Peter Sarsgaard, and Zachary Quinto.
In this powerful and riveting novel reminiscent of Liane Moriarty’s Truly, Madly, Guilty, literary phenomenon Christos Tsiolkas unflinchingly exposes the inner workings of domestic life, friendship, and parenthood in the twenty-first century, and reminds us of the passions and malice that family loyalty can provoke. When a man slaps another couple’s child at a neighborhood barbecue, the event send unforeseeable shock waves through the lives of all who are witness to it. Told from the points of view of eight people who were present, The Slap shows how a single action can change the way people think about how they live, what they want, and what they believe forever.
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