Beskrivelse
A Bright Ray of Darkness is Ethan Hawke’s first novel in nearly two decades, exploring the turbulent life of a young man making his Broadway debut amid the collapse of his marriage. This raw and gripping story delves into themes of love, fame, and personal struggle.
An intense exploration of art, heartbreak, and redemption through the eyes of a troubled actor.
In this powerful novel, Ethan Hawke paints a vivid picture of a young man caught in the chaos of his personal and professional life. As he steps onto the Broadway stage for the first time, his marriage is falling apart, leaving him grappling with heartbreak and self-disgust.
The story is a deep reflection on the nature of fame and celebrity, and how art can offer healing and redemption. It captures the pain of disappointment and the harsh realities of divorce, while also touching on the challenges of fatherhood and growing into manhood.
Filled with intense emotions-rage, desire, longing, and despair-A Bright Ray of Darkness is also a heartfelt tribute to the world of theatre. The protagonist’s salvation lies in his craft, particularly the demanding experience of performing Shakespeare under a visionary director.
Hawke’s narrative is both searing and captivating, exploring themes of shame, beauty, faith, and the profound moral force of art. The novel is a compelling journey through the wreckage of a life in turmoil, balanced by moments of humor and humanity as the protagonist tries to navigate his pain with whisky and fleeting connections.
Yderligere information
| Forfatter(e) | Ethan Hawke |
|---|---|
| Kategori | Bøger |
| Genre(r) | Skønlitteratur |
| Forlag | Penguin Cornerstone |
| Udgivelsesdato | Er udgivet |
| Sprog | Engelsk |
| ISBN-13 | 9781529156409 |
| ISBN-10 | 1529156408 |
| Indbinding | Paperback |
| Sidetal | 256 |
| Tags | A Bright Ray Of Darkness, Bøger, Bog |
| GPSR | Produktsikkerhed |
