Jessie Greengrass
Jessie Greengrass is a British author known for her novel 'Sight', which was shortlisted for the Women's Prize for Fiction in 2018. Her work often explores themes of family, identity, and the human experience.
Books
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1. The High House
In a world teetering on the brink of environmental collapse, a small group of individuals seeks refuge in a secluded house perched on a hill, safe from the rising tides. As the outside world succumbs to chaos, the inhabitants of this sanctuary grapple with the complexities of survival, family, and the weight of their past decisions. Through the eyes of a young girl, a scientist, and a caretaker, the narrative unfolds, exploring themes of resilience, hope, and the enduring human spirit amidst an uncertain future.
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2. Sight
An unnamed woman, newly pregnant after her mother’s death, contemplates the choice to become a parent while reckoning with grief and the legacy of her psychoanalyst grandmother. Interleaving intimate memories with meditations on historical efforts to see inside the body and mind—from early anatomy and X-rays to psychoanalysis—she probes the limits of knowledge, certainty, and care. The result is a lyrical exploration of inheritance, intimacy, and the ethics of looking, as she seeks meaning in what can and cannot be known.
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