Bonnie Nadzam se ve svém psaní zaměřuje na zkoumání složitosti lidské psychiky a vztahů. Její próza, která se často objevuje v předních literárních časopisech, vyniká pronikavým vhledem do motivací postav. Nadzam se nebojí dotýkat se náročných témat a její styl je charakteristický svou precizností a evokativní atmosférou. Její díla nabízejí čtenářům hluboké zamyšlení nad podstatou lidské zkušenosti.
A mysterious stranger arrives in a nearly deserted Colorado town, altering the lives of its residents, particularly the longstanding Walker family. As the town grapples with change, the dynamics of relationships and the impact of the stranger's presence unfold, revealing deep-seated secrets and transforming the community's fate.
Exploring the intersection of love and environmental crisis, this book presents five interconnected stories that delve into a future lacking natural landscapes. Each narrative—“Flyfishing,” “Carbon,” “Holiday,” “Shanghai,” and “Zoo”—reflects on humanity's impact on the planet, framed by a discussion of the Anthropocene. The collection culminates in an essay examining the nature of love in an age defined by ecological degradation, making it a thought-provoking read on contemporary issues.
LONGLISTED FOR THE WOMEN'S PRIZE FOR FICTION 2013An unsettling exploration of manipulation and power between a middle-aged man and eleven year-old girl. Tommie is eleven. David Lamb is fifty-four. There's nothing wrong with that, is there?