A gorgeous debut novel of marriage, motherhood, metamorphosis, and
letting go, this intergenerational love story begins with newlyweds
Wren and her husband, Lewis--a man who, over the course of nine
months, transforms into a great white shark. For Lewis and Wren,
their first year of marriage is also their last. A few weeks after
their wedding, Lewis receives a rare diagnosis. He will retain most
of his consciousness, memories, and intellect, but his physical
body will gradually turn into a great white shark. As Lewis
develops the features and impulses of one of the most predatory
creatures in the ocean, his complicated artist's heart struggles to
make peace with his unfulfilled dreams. At first, Wren internally
resists her husband's fate. Is there a way for them to be together
after Lewis changes? Then, a glimpse of Lewis's developing
carnivorous nature activates long-repressed memories for Wren,
whose story vacillates between her childhood living on a houseboat
in Oklahoma, her time with a college ex-girlfriend, and her unusual
friendship with a woman pregnant with twin birds. Woven throughout
this bold novel is the story of Wren's mother, Angela, who becomes
pregnant with Wren at fifteen in an abusive relationship amidst her
parents' crumbling marriage. In the present, all of Wren's grief
eventually collides, and she is forced to make an impossible
choice. A sweeping love story that is at once lyrical and funny,
airy and visceral, Shark Heart is an unforgettable, gorgeous novel
about life's perennial questions, the fragility of memories,
finding joy amidst grief, and creating a meaningful life. This
daring debut marks the arrival of a wildly talented new writer
abounding with originality, humor, and heart.
General
Imprint: |
Simon & Schuster
|
Country of origin: |
United States |
Release date: |
August 2023 |
Authors: |
Emily Habeck
|
Dimensions: |
229 x 152 x 19mm (L x W x T) |
Format: |
Hardcover - Sewn / Cloth over boards
|
Pages: |
416 |
ISBN-13: |
978-1-66800-649-8 |
Categories: |
Books
|
LSN: |
1-66800-649-9 |
Barcode: |
9781668006498 |
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