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When We Were Alive
Paperback
General FictionLiterary Fiction
ISBN13: 9781785079900
Publisher: Legend Pr
Published: Mar 1 2016
Pages: 272
Weight: 0.48
Height: 0.80 Width: 5.10 Depth: 7.70
Language: English
In When We Were Alive, three interconnected narratives unfold: Bobby, a shy magician, grapples with love and friendship; William, haunted by the past, seeks solace from self-hate; and Myles, through letters, confronts a mother he's never known. Each character navigates the complexities of relationships, the burden of guilt, and the quest for beauty amidst sadness.
Set against the backdrop of World War II England and contemporary struggles, this literary fiction explores themes of identity, memory, and the enduring power of human connection. For readers who appreciate character-driven stories with historical and psychological depth, this novel offers a thought-provoking and emotionally resonant experience. Discover a world where love and loss intertwine, and the search for meaning transcends time.
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