Waiting for Eden: A novel
Waiting for Eden: A novel by Elliot Ackerman is a poignant exploration of the aftermath of war, published by Knopf on September 25, 2018. This first edition, comprising 192 pages, presents a narrative centered on Eden, who lies in a hospital bed, unable to move or speak, while his wife Mary remains by his side. The story unfolds through the perspective of Eden’s best friend, a fellow Marine, who grapples with the weight of their shared past and the secrets that bind them as he awaits Eden’s release from his suffering.
Readers will find a deeply felt meditation on themes of loyalty, friendship, and the unacknowledged casualties of conflict. The novel delves into the complexities of marriage and the impact of disabilities on family life, offering insights into the emotional struggles faced by those connected to veterans. Waiting for Eden invites reflection on the profound effects of war, making it a significant addition to contemporary fiction that addresses the realities of military life and its enduring consequences.
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“Patiently, and unflinchingly, Ackerman is becoming one of the great poet laureates of America’s tragic adventurism across the globe.” —Pico Iyer
Eden lies in a hospital bed, unable to move or speak. His wife Mary spends every day on the sofa in his room. We see them through the eyes of Eden’s best friend, a fellow Marine who didn’t make it back home—and who must relive the secrets held between all three of them as he waits for Eden to finally, mercifully die and join him in whatever comes after.
A breathtakingly spare and shattering novel that explores the unseen aftereffects—and unacknowledged casualties—of war, Waiting for Eden is a piercingly insightful, deeply felt meditation on loyalty, friendship, betrayal, and love.
“The Tim O’Brien of our era.” —Vogue
“Devastating.” —The Wall Street Journal
“Haunting. . . . Daring.” —The Boston Globe
“Heart-wrenching.” —NPR
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