Joseph Olshan je americký prozaik známý svým pronikavým pohledem na lidské vztahy a společenské normy. Jeho díla často zkoumají složitost identity a hledání smyslu života, přičemž se vyznačují vytříbeným vypravěčským stylem. Olshanův přístup k psaní je charakteristický poetickou dikcí a schopností zachytit hluboké emoce postav. Jeho romány nabízejí čtenářům podnětné zamyšlení nad podstatou lidské zkušenosti.
Ten years ago, Will's lover disappeared on a night swim in the Pacific. Was Will's emptiness a feeling of mourning or rejection? He now meets Sean, who is himself the object of a passionate fatal obsession. As they dodge one another, they move in a network of self-conscious, gym-obsessed men.
Set against the backdrop of Paris, a young American translator grapples with his identity and purpose after a violent break-in disrupts his life. Following the traumatic encounter, his companion, a renowned poet, succumbs to the psychological toll of the event. Left to confront the aftermath, Russell must navigate the complexities of the poet's unfinished memoir while seeking to rebuild his own future. The story delves into themes of loss, existential reflection, and the struggle for meaning in the face of chaos.
Set against the backdrop of rural Vermont, this literary thriller weaves a gripping narrative that explores deep emotional landscapes and complex characters. The author, known for his previous works, brings a unique blend of suspense and lyrical prose, drawing readers into a world filled with tension and intrigue. As the story unfolds, themes of isolation and human connection emerge, captivating those who appreciate both thrilling plots and rich character development.
In eisige Höhen, von Jon Krakauer / Arbeit an einem Wunder, von Mahlon Johnson und Joseph Olshan / Verschlussache BND, von Udo Ulfkotte / Man nennt mich Mama Daktari, von Anne Spoerry
Sie kommt aus Jamaika. Sprühend vor Temperament und Vitalität, warmherzig, doch mit einem düsteren Geheimnis umgeben, zieht Clara Mayfield den kleinen David völlig in ihren Bann. Zwischen dem heranwachsenden New Yorker Jungen und der bald fünfzigjährigen Haushälterin der Familie entwickelt sich eine ungewöhnliche Liebe, die Joseph Olshan mit viel Einfühlungsvermögen in einem Roman voller Spannung und Sprachwitz erzählt.