Night Watch by Jayne Anne Phillips
Set against the backdrop of a small, tight-knit community, this poignant narrative delves into the complexities of familial bonds and the haunting echoes of the past. The story follows a woman grappling with the impending loss of her mother, whose memory is fading due to illness. As she navigates the emotional terrain of caregiving, she unearths long-buried secrets and confronts her own unresolved feelings. Through lyrical prose and vivid character portrayals, the novel explores themes of love, memory, and the enduring impact of family legacies.
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- Published
- 2023
- Nationality
- American
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- Pages
- 300-350
- Original Language
- English
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- Pulitzer Prize for Fiction (Pulitzer Prize)