The Accidental by Ali Smith
The novel centers around a woman named Amber who unexpectedly arrives and disrupts the lives of the Smart family while they are on summer holiday in Norfolk. Each family member - Eve, a writer, Michael, a university professor, and their children Astrid and Magnus - experience unique interactions with Amber, causing them to question their own realities. The mysterious woman's influence forces the family to confront their secrets, insecurities, and the false narratives they've created about themselves.
The 7779th greatest book of all time
- Published
- 2005
- Nationality
- British
- Type
- Fiction
- Pages
- 306
- Words
- Unknown
- Original Language
- English
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This book is on the following lists:
- 29th on The 100 Best Books of the Decade(2000) (Times)
- Costa Book Award - Best Novel (Costa Coffee)
- The Best Novels You’ve Never Read (NY Mag)