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Childless, uncomfortable, and incompatible, Karen and Barney Stark's marriage has not been a success. When they are unknowingly contaminated with radioactive dust, they become pariahs in their neighborhood and with their families. Karen discovers she is pregnant, and the dream of becoming parents turns into a nightmare.

\n Format: Paperback / softback
\n Length: 240 pages
\n Publication date: 12 November 2020
\n Publisher: Orion Publishing Co
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The ultimate "what if" novel, from the million-copy-bestselling author of FLOWERS FOR ALGERNON, is a masterpiece of poignant brilliance. Heartbreaking, the Guardian describes it as "a tale of love, loss, and the lengths we will go to for the people we love."

Karen and Barney Stark were never meant to be together. Childless, uncomfortable, and incompatible, their marriage has been a failure from the start. The lack of a child only exacerbates the tension between them, and living their lives under the constant pressure of a fertility clock only adds to the volatile atmosphere.

But things are about to take a turn for the worse. When an incident at Barney's workplace causes them both to be unknowingly contaminated with radioactive dust, they become outcasts in their own neighborhood and with their families.

As Karen discovers she is pregnant, the dream of becoming parents turns into a nightmare. Her closest friends become frightened enemies, and the once-loving and supportive community turns against her. Barney, too, is caught up in the chaos, struggling to find his place in a world that has suddenly become alien to him.

The Starks are forced to face their darkest fears and deepest secrets as they navigate the treacherous waters of their contaminated lives. They must confront the demons that have been haunting them for years and find a way to heal the wounds that have torn them apart.

Through it all, Karen and Barney remain determined to fight for their love and their family. They refuse to give up on each other, even in the face of overwhelming odds. Their journey is a testament to the strength of human resilience and the power of hope.

In the end, Karen and Barney emerge stronger and more united than ever before. They have learned the true meaning of sacrifice and the importance of never giving up on the people we love. FLOWERS FOR ALGERNON: A Tale of Love, Loss, and the Lengths We Will Go to for the People We Love is a masterpiece of poignant brilliance that will leave readers breathless and heartbroken.

\n Weight: 212g\n
Dimension: 129 x 197 x 16 (mm)\n
ISBN-13: 9781474617031\n \n