"These intertwined, silken stories deftly expose the heart-sickness behind so many of the burnished surfaces of contemporary life." --John Banville on "Perfect Lives""" "A life-enhancing treat of a book." --Esther Freud, "Telegraph "Books of the Year, on "Perfect Lives""" "This is a masterly book, and it's impossible not to start all over again the minute you finish reading it. More than simply a series of exquisitely crafted miniatures, it encompasses many of the larger delights of a full-length novel." --"Financial Times "on" Perfect Lives" "Astutely observed linked stories reveal the pleasures, temptations, secrets, and disappointments of lovers, parents, and children." --"O, the Oprah Magazine," 10 Titles to Pick Up Now, on "Perfect Lives" "Accomplished stories . . . Samson traces tremors of disruption threatening the stability of her characters' relationships and themselves." --Peter Kemp, "Sunday Times," 2010's Best Reads, on "Perfect Lives"
"A beautifully written and intricately constructed piece of writing; shining, poetic and sumptuous; a portrait of a sunlit lake, which at any moment may reveal itself to be the scene of a tragedy. Polly Samson is a writer of great insight and sensitivity; her novel is moving, wistful, wise, and ultimately hopeful; grown-up in all the right ways, but still with a simplicity that comes directly from the heart." - Joanne Harris, author of "Chocolat "and "Holy Fools"
"Dark, sensual and clever. I loved this book so much, I finished then started re-reading, to see how she did it." - JoJo Moyes, author of "Me Before You "and "One Plus One"
A life-enhancing treat of a book.
These intertwined, silken stories deftly expose the heart-sickness behind so many of the burnished surfaces of contemporary life
Astutely observed linked stories reveal the pleasures, temptations, secrets, and disappointments of lovers, parents, and children.
Accomplished stories ... Samson traces tremors of disruption threatening the stability of her characters' relationships and themselves
It is a beautifully-written and intricately-constructed piece of writing; shining, poetic and sumptuous; a portrait of a sunlit lake, which at any moment may reveal itself to be the scene of a tragedy. Polly Samson is a writer of great insight and sensitivity; her novel is moving, wistful, wise and ultimately hopeful; grown-up in all the right ways, but still with a simplicity that comes directly from the heart.--Joanne Harris
Sumptuous. "The New York Times Book Review"
Samson, creates a moving portrait of a family torn by the stress of a sick child--and a sensuous, lyrical account of a failed marriage. "Publishers Weekly"
With its sensuous prose and blend of romance, disappointment, amazing sex, and exquisite domestic interiors, the novel hovers somewhere between conventional commercial fiction and something rather more ambitious. "Kirkus Reviews"
Beautifully written, filled with warmth and humor, "The Kindness" is a powerful novel exploring the complexities of love and the nature of human relationships. "Booklist"
A haunting story of pleasure, disappointment, and family, one that immerses you into their journey. "BlogCritics.org"
This is elegant, witty writing, informed throughout by generosity and wise perceptiveness. Dealing with many kinds of love, and with misunderstanding, betrayal, grief and forgiveness, the novel dares to posit, ultimately, the possibility of redemption. It is a book to cherish, to recommend, to return to--and not to lend anyone. "Financial Times"
In addition to displaying assured prose, Samson's book is precisely plotted. "The Minneapolis Star Tribune""
Sumptuous. The New York Times Book Review
Samson, creates a moving portrait of a family torn by the stress of a sick child--and a sensuous, lyrical account of a failed marriage. Publishers Weekly
With its sensuous prose and blend of romance, disappointment, amazing sex, and exquisite domestic interiors, the novel hovers somewhere between conventional commercial fiction and something rather more ambitious. Kirkus Reviews
Beautifully written, filled with warmth and humor, The Kindness is a powerful novel exploring the complexities of love and the nature of human relationships. Booklist
A haunting story of pleasure, disappointment, and family, one that immerses you into their journey. BlogCritics.org
This is elegant, witty writing, informed throughout by generosity and wise perceptiveness. Dealing with many kinds of love, and with misunderstanding, betrayal, grief and forgiveness, the novel dares to posit, ultimately, the possibility of redemption. It is a book to cherish, to recommend, to return to--and not to lend anyone. Financial Times
In addition to displaying assured prose, Samson's book is precisely plotted. The Minneapolis Star Tribune
"Haunting . . . A compellingly plotted account of the corrosive power a secret has to destroy the happiest of families." - Daily Mail on BEST BOOKS ABOUT FAMILY SECRETS
"Addictive, cleverly structured and intriguing relationship story of lies and flawed communication." - Summer Book Choice, Sunday Times
"He followed her eyes skyward to a bird that was falling, turning and turning, like a heart that had leapt free. It fell, and as it did it became a falcon. He was transfixed.
Julian's fall begins the moment he sets eyes on Julia.
Julia is married and eight years his senior; he is a gifted English student, a life of academia ahead. Ignoring warnings from family and friends, they each give up all they have to be together. Their new life in London offers immense happiness, especially after their longed-for daughter Mira is born.
When Julian hears that Firdaws, his adored boyhood home, is for sale, he sets out to recreate a lost paradise for his new family. Once again, love blinds him. It is only when Mira becomes terrifyingly ill that it is impossible for Julia to conceal from him the explosive secret that she has been keeping at the heart of their lives.
Lyrical, haunting and exquisitely rendered, Polly Samson's second novel explores a deception that comes wrapped as a gift, a betrayal that is clothed in kindness, and asks if we can ever truly trust another. The result is an unforgettable story of love, grief, betrayal, and reconciliation, masterfully plotted and beautifully told.
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