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Reconstructive facial surgery after a car crash so alters Manhattan model Charlotte that, within the fashion world, where one's look is oneself, she is unrecognizable. Seeking a new image, Charlotte engages in an Internet experiment that may both save and damn her. As her story eerily converges with that of a plain, unhappy teenager - another Charlotte - it raises tantalizing questions about identity and reality in contemporary Western culture. Jennifer Egan's bold, innovative novel, demonstrating her virtuosity at weaving a spellbinding, ambitious tale with language that dazzles, captures the spirit of our times and offers an unsettling glimpse of the future.
In "Thurston of Orchard Valley," Harold Bindloss crafts a compelling narrative that intertwines themes of ambition, redemption, and the rugged spirit of the Canadian frontier. Set against the backdrop of rural Ontario, the novel focuses on the struggles and triumphs of its protagonist, Thurston, as he navigates the complexities of life as a farmer and an individual seeking both financial success and personal fulfillment. Bindloss employs a vivid, descriptive style that captures the essence of the landscape and the emotional depth of its characters, creating a rich literary tapestry that reflects the early 20th-century migration and settlement narratives in Canada. Harold Bindloss, known for ...
"Report of the Dominion fishery commission on the fisheries of the province of Ontario, 1893", issued as an addendum to vol. 26, no. 7.