'Lyrical and profound, delving into the depths of human connection. You will cry.'GLAMOUR'Impressive . . . it gripped my heart and imagination.'JO BROWNING WROE'Intriguing . . . there is also significant charm and energy.'GUARDIAN'Compulsive, electrifying.'SPECTATOROne man, one choice, two lifetimes.A house fire, Vienna, 1933: thirteen-year-old Max is orphaned, disfigured and adopted by an Aryan family who change his identity - and his prospects.A house fire, Vienna, 1933: thirteen-year-old Max saves his parents and escapes unharmed, to face life as a Jew in 1930s Austria.In one unforgettable night, Max Spiegelman's life splits in two. As war looms and Nazism continues to rise, Max is forced into choices that place him and his alter ego on opposing sides of a divided world. Tethered by their dreams, the boys watch helplessly, haunted by visions of what could have been. But in each parallel universe, they share a magnetic bond with an enchanting, grey-eyed girl.The Two Loves of Sophie Strom is a profound story about how tragedy, choice and life-altering love shape our future.READERS ADORE THE TWO LOVES OF SOPHIE STROM:'More than once moved me to tears.''One of my top reads of the year.''Incredible! Thought-provoking, compelling and deeply moving.''Absolutely blew me away . . . I cannot recommend this book enough.''Eye-opening and thoroughly enjoyable.''I found myself wishing that the story would not end.'
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A timeless, heart-wrenching story about love in the face of indoctrination and tragedy - perfect for fans of Amor Towles and Anthony Doerr's All The Light We Cannot See.
Engaging . . . Moving us backwards and forwards in time, following his characters as they grapple with the horrors of war, the author carries us into situations full of interest and intrigue.
A timeless, heart-wrenching story about love in the face of indoctrination and tragedy - perfect for fans of Amor Towles and Anthony Doerr's All The Light We Cannot See.

Produktdetaljer

ISBN
9780571380107
Publisert
2024-05-02
Utgiver
Vendor
Faber & Faber
Vekt
620 gr
Høyde
242 mm
Bredde
156 mm
Dybde
35 mm
Aldersnivå
G, 01
Språk
Product language
Engelsk
Format
Product format
Innbundet
Antall sider
400

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Biographical note

Sam Taylor is a novelist and literary translator. His previous novels have reached an international audience, and his award-winning translations include works by Laurent Binet, Leïla Slimani and Marcel Proust. Born in England, Sam was a writer and editor at The Observer before moving to France. He now lives in the United States with his family.