Elmet narrates the story of Daniel, his sister Cathy, and their gargantuan boxer father, as they struggle to make a living in modern-day England. The siblings believe their father when he tells them that the copse in Elmet was theirs alone. But greedy local men begin to circle the property like vultures and terrible violence grows in their father… The book provides a lyrical commentary on the contemporary society, while exploring the bonds between the father and children.
Spy of the First Person
Author: Sam Shepard
Sam Shepard’s ‘Spy of the First Person’ tells the story of an unnamed narrator who traces his memories of work, adventure and travel as he undergoes medical tests and treatments for a condition that is rendering him more and more dependent on the loved ones who are caring for him. The narrator’s memories and preoccupations fuse with those of the readers, as it traces the vulnerabilities that make one human.
We’ll Sleep When We’re Old
Author: Pino Corrias
Oscar Martello, the protagonist of the novel, is the president of a film production company. He is a self-made man, who is also a cutthroat and ruthless visionary. When a fire devastates Oscar’s villa in one of the city’s most fashionable neighborhoods, and he goes missing, all of Rome is left to wonder about his fate. The story weaves evidence against Oscar’s muse, beautiful actress Jacaranda, as well as his best friend Andrea Serrano, a scriptwriter.