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Long-standing tensions between a husband, his wife, and her best friend reach a breaking point in this sharp domestic comedy of manners, unfolding over the course of a single day. The wife enjoys a seemingly perfect life with a big house, a loyal friend to share laughs about men, and a loving husband. However, the one thing missing is a baby, and motherhood poses a significant challenge for her, as she has always prioritized her independence. On an ordinary day, the best friend visits for a leisurely afternoon, but the arrival of the husband leads to confessions that disrupt the fragile balance among them. The dynamics shift as the three must navigate their intertwined lives, revealing their flawed perceptions of one another. Divided into three compelling parts—the wife, the husband, and the best friend—the narrative captures how their long-standing relationships unravel, questioning their integrity and the territorial dance they've maintained over the years. Simultaneously subversive, insightful, and compulsively engaging, this story delves into cultural truths, the struggle to defy them, and the delicate line between compromise and betrayal. Ultimately, it poses profound questions about identity and the narratives we create about ourselves and those we love.
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The Three of Us, Ore Agbaje-Williams
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- Erscheinungsdatum
- 2023
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- Titel
- The Three of Us
- Sprache
- Englisch
- Autor*innen
- Ore Agbaje-Williams
- Verlag
- G.P. Putnam's Sons
- Erscheinungsdatum
- 2023
- Einband
- Hardcover
- Seitenzahl
- 192
- ISBN10
- 0593540719
- ISBN13
- 9780593540718
- Reihe
- Schlagwörter
- Belletristik, Krimi & Thriller, Romantik, Krimi, Liebe, Familie, Frauen, Freundschaft, Geschenke für Frauen, Geheimnisse, Ehe, Kultur, Noir, Schwangerschaft, Mutterschaft, Liebesdreieck
- Beschreibung
- Long-standing tensions between a husband, his wife, and her best friend reach a breaking point in this sharp domestic comedy of manners, unfolding over the course of a single day. The wife enjoys a seemingly perfect life with a big house, a loyal friend to share laughs about men, and a loving husband. However, the one thing missing is a baby, and motherhood poses a significant challenge for her, as she has always prioritized her independence. On an ordinary day, the best friend visits for a leisurely afternoon, but the arrival of the husband leads to confessions that disrupt the fragile balance among them. The dynamics shift as the three must navigate their intertwined lives, revealing their flawed perceptions of one another. Divided into three compelling parts—the wife, the husband, and the best friend—the narrative captures how their long-standing relationships unravel, questioning their integrity and the territorial dance they've maintained over the years. Simultaneously subversive, insightful, and compulsively engaging, this story delves into cultural truths, the struggle to defy them, and the delicate line between compromise and betrayal. Ultimately, it poses profound questions about identity and the narratives we create about ourselves and those we love.