The Emperor's Children by Claire Messud
This novel follows the lives of three friends in their thirties living in New York City in the months leading up to and following the September 11 attacks. All children of privilege, they struggle with their careers, love lives, and identities against the backdrop of a changing world. The narrative explores themes of entitlement, disillusionment, and the often complicated nature of adult friendships.
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- Published
- 2006
- Nationality
- American
- Length
- Moderate
- Pages
- 431
- Original Language
- English
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- 81st on The 100 Best Books of the Decade(2000) (Times)
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- Best Fiction Books of the 21st Century (So Far) (Kirkus Reviews)
- Not the NYT list: 100 fine books from around the world (and not just the USA) of the 21st century (The Bookshop Inc)
- The 10 Best Books Through Time (New York Times)