All About Sarah

A powerful and evocative novel about the all-consuming love affair between two women in Paris, exploring the depths of desire and the consequences of its ruin.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 176 pages
Publication date: 11 March 2021
Publisher: Vintage Publishing

Captivating, intense, and seductive, All About Sarah is a novel that delves into the all-consuming love affair between two women in Paris, exploring the profound impact it has on their lives.

The protagonist, a thirty-something teacher, leads a solitary existence in Paris, raising her daughter alone while navigating the complexities of a new relationship. However, everything changes when Sarah enters the scene at a friend's tepid New Year's Eve party. A talented young violinist, Sarah is loud, vivacious, and appealingly unkempt, standing out in a world where everyone seems preoccupied with maintaining a perfect image.

Their intense relationship, characterized by tenderness and violence, begins to unravel the lives of both women, leaving them in a state of emotional turmoil.

All About Sarah has garnered significant acclaim in France, earning it a place as a literary sensation. It masterfully captures the sheer intensity of desire, blinding us to everything else in its wake.

The novel skillfully transitions from the chaos and noise of love to the silence and solitude that follows, akin to a spun coin settling into place.

Observer aptly describes it as "a searing portrait of the complexities of love and the destructive power of obsession."

Through its vivid portrayal of characters and their tumultuous relationships, All About Sarah offers a thought-provoking exploration of the human condition, challenging our perceptions of love, desire, and the consequences of our choices.

Weight: 146g
Dimension: 128 x 199 x 16 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781529111705