My Name Is Lucy Barton by Elizabeth Strout
The novel is a deeply moving exploration of the complex relationship between a mother and daughter. The protagonist, Lucy Barton, is recovering from a surgery in a New York hospital when she is visited by her estranged mother. Over the course of several days, they share stories from their past, revealing their troubled family history, poverty, and abuse. As Lucy grapples with her own identity and struggles to understand her mother, she also reflects on her own experiences as a wife and mother, her desire to become a writer, and her battle with a mysterious illness. Through their conversations, the two women attempt to reconcile their past and their relationship.
The 9127th greatest book of all time
- Published
- 2016
- Nationality
- American
- Length
- Short
- Pages
- 200
- Original Language
- English
- Avg User Rating
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(3.7)
- Alternate Titles
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- Ich heiße Lucy Barton
- Il mio nome è Lucy Barton
- Je m'appelle Lucy Barton
- Lucy Barton
- Meu Nome é Lucy Barton
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