Zorrie

Zorrie Underwood's modest and hardscrabble home county was the only constant in her young life. After losing both her parents, she moved in with her aunt and found a position at a radium processing plant. When Indiana calls her home, she finds the love and community that have eluded her but discovers that her trials have only begun. Laird Hunt's novel offers a profound and intimate portrait of the dreams that propel one tenacious woman onward and the losses that she cannot outrun.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 400 pages
Publication date: 19 April 2022
Publisher: Quercus Publishing

Indiana, the soil that nurtured her growth, became an integral part of her identity, shaping her thoughts, emotions, and experiences. It was the foundation of her being, influencing every aspect of her life.

As a young girl, Zorrie Underwood's life was marked by constant change. After losing both her parents, she found herself living with her aunt, a temporary solace until her aunt's passing left Zorrie once again orphaned and adrift in the rugged landscapes of rural Depression-era Indiana. With no other options, she embarked on a journey west, relying on odd jobs and the kindness of strangers to survive. Eventually, she secured a position at a radium processing plant, where the glow of the radioactive material on the girls' faces at the end of each day was a haunting reminder of the dangers they faced.

However, when Indiana beckoned Zorrie home, she finally found the love and community that had eluded her throughout her journey. Nestled in the small town of Hillisburg, she began to build a new life, embracing the warmth and familiarity of the place. But as she tried to leave the past behind, Zorrie discovered that her trials were far from over.

Spanning an entire lifetime, Laird Hunt's extraordinary novel delves into the profound and intimate journey of a resilient woman named Zorrie. It explores the dreams that drive her forward and the losses that relentlessly haunt her. Set against the backdrop of a harsh, breathtaking, quintessentially American landscape, this novel is a profound exploration of human resilience and the enduring power of hope. It resonates with the classics of Willa Cather, Marilynne Robinson, and Elizabeth Strout, offering readers a timeless and compassionate tale that will touch their hearts and stay with them for years to come.

Weight: 130g
Dimension: 128 x 197 x 16 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781529423709