Sarah Winman
Still Life
Still Life
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Still Life is a novel about the families we forge and the friendships that make us, set in 1944, Italy. It is a BBC Between the Covers Book Club Pick, a BBC Radio 4 Book at Bedtime, and a Dymocks Book of the Year Winner.
Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 448 pages
Publication date: 14 September 2023
Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers
Still Life is a novel by British author Jane Winman, published in 2015. The book was a Sunday Times bestseller and has sold over 500,000 copies internationally. It was also selected as a book club pick by BBC Between the Covers and was read on BBC Radio 4's Book at Bedtime program. The novel received critical acclaim, with reviewers praising its "sheer joy," "utterly beautiful," and "gorgeous, generous story of kind hearts and kindred spirits."
The story takes place in 1944, Italy, during World War II. Two strangers, Ulysses Temper and Evelyn Skinner, meet in the ruined wine cellar of a Tuscan villa. Ulysses is a young British soldier, while Evelyn is a 64-year-old art historian who has come to Italy to salvage paintings from the war. The two share an extraordinary evening, and their chance encounter transforms Ulysses' life and all those who love him back home in London.
The novel explores themes of beauty, love, family, and friendship. It is filled with memorable characters, including Ulysses' eccentric family, Evelyn's boisterous friends, and the Italian maid who stole Evelyn's heart in her youth. The writing is praised for its "uplifting, sweeping, and full of unforgettable characters" quality, and the novel is described as "moving, wise, poetic, and funny."
Overall, Still Life is a beautiful and captivating novel that has won the hearts of readers worldwide. Its themes of love, family, and friendship are universal, and the story's memorable characters and evocative setting make it a timeless read. Whether you're a fan of historical fiction or simply looking for a great story, Still Life is a must-read.
Weight: 302g
Dimension: 129 x 198 x 30 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780008666804
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