All My Puny Sorrows by Miriam Toews
All My Puny Sorrows is a poignant exploration of the complex relationship between two sisters, one a successful concert pianist battling severe depression and the other a struggling writer trying to support her. The narrative delves into themes of mental illness, suicide, love, and the power of familial bonds. It grapples with the moral and ethical questions surrounding assisted suicide, the struggle to understand a loved one's pain, and the lengths to which one might go to help them find peace.
The 7167th greatest book of all time
- Published
- 2014
- Nationality
- Canadian
- Type
- Fiction
- Pages
- 330
- Words
- 82,000
- Original Language
- English
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This book is on the following lists:
- 6th on A Premature Attempt at the 21st Century Canon (Vulture)
- 8th on The 20 Best Novels of the Decade (2010s) (Literary Hub)