Unless by Carol Shields
The novel is a narrative about a middle-aged, successful writer who is grappling with the sudden and inexplicable decision of her eldest daughter to drop out of college and live on the streets. The daughter communicates only one word, "Goodness", which she writes on a cardboard sign. The story explores the protagonist's struggle to understand her daughter's choice, while also delving into themes of feminism, the nature of goodness, and the power of words.
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- Published
- 2002
- Nationality
- Canadian
- Length
- Medium
- Pages
- 336
- Original Language
- English
- Avg User Rating
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(3.3)
- Alternate Titles
- None
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This book is on the following 8 lists:
- 9th on 50 Best-Loved Novels Written by a Woman (United Kingdom) (Guardian)
- 91st on The 100 Best Books of the Decade(2000) (Times)
- 563rd on Our Users' Honorable Mention Favorite Books of All Time (The Greatest Books Users)
- 1000 Novels Everyone Must Read (The Guardian)
- 100 Novels That Shaped Our World (BBC)
- 501 Must-Read Books (LibraryThing)
- 50 Essential Reads by Contemporary Authors (Orange Prize for Fiction)
- The Best Novels You’ve Never Read (NY Mag)