Nightwork by Christine Schutt
Set against the backdrop of a crumbling mansion, the narrative follows the life of a young girl named Alice, who is thrust into a world of uncertainty and instability following her father's death and her mother's subsequent mental breakdown. As Alice navigates through the complexities of her fractured family, she is forced to confront the harsh realities of adulthood prematurely. The story is a poignant exploration of loss, resilience, and the quest for identity amidst chaos, as Alice grapples with the shadows of her past and the elusive promise of a brighter future.
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- Published
- 2000
- Nationality
- American
- Length
- Short
- Pages
- 200-250
- Original Language
- English
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