The Confusion Of Languages by Siobhan Fallon (English) Paperback Book

Description: The Confusion Of Languages by Siobhan Fallon A searing novel about jealousy, friendship, and marriage, all set within the U.S. expat community of the Middle East during the rise of the Arab Spring. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description From the award-winning author of You Know When the Men are Gone comes a searing debut novel about jealousy, the unpredictable path of friendship, and the secrets kept in marriage, all set within the U.S. expat community of the Middle East during the rise of the Arab Spring.A searing debut novel from the award-winning author ofYou Know When the Men are Gone, about jealousy, the unpredictable path of friendship, and the secrets kept in marriage, all set within the U.S. expat community of the Middle East during the rise of the Arab Spring.Both Cassie Hugo and Margaret Brickshaw dutifully followed their soldier husbands to the U.S. embassy in Jordan, but thats about all the women have in common. After two years, Cassies become an expert on the rules, but newly arrived Margaret sees only her chance to explore. So when a fender-bender sends Margaret to the local police station, Cassie reluctantly agrees to watch Margarets toddler son. But as the hours pass, Cassies boredom and frustration turn to fear- Why isnt Margaret answering her phone, and why is it taking so long to sort out a routine accident? Snooping around Margarets apartment, Cassie begins to question not only her friends whereabouts but also her own role in Margarets disappearance.With achingly honest prose and riveting characters, The Confusion of Languages plunges readers into a shattering collision between two women and two worlds, affirming Siobhan Fallon as a powerful voice in American fiction and a storyteller not to be missed."A gripping, cleverly plotted novel with surprising bite."-Phil Klay"Mesmerizing and devastating....Two military wives must explore a modern-day, cultural labyrinth in this insatiable read."-Sarah McCoy Author Biography Siobhan Fallon is the author of You Know When the Men Are Gone, which won the PEN Center USA Literary Award in Fiction, the Indies Choice Honor Award, and the Texas Institute of Letters Award for First Fiction. Her writing has appeared in The Washington Post Magazine, Womans Day, Good Housekeeping, Military Spouse, The Huffington Post, and NPRs Morning Edition, among others. She and her family moved to Jordan in 2011, and they currently live in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. Review "Explores friendships, parenting, and the civilian/military divide. . . . The more we can shrink the yawning chasm between families experiences, the better for us all." —The Washington Post "An incisive examination of friendship and betrayal and a skillful mingling of cultural and domestic themes."—Booklist (starred review) "A gripping, cleverly plotted novel with surprising bite."—Phil Klay, author of Redeployment "Mesmerizing and devastating. . . Two military wives must explore a modern-day, cultural labyrinth. An insatiable read that will leave you breathless."—Sarah McCoy, author of The Mapmakers Children "Fallons fast-paced, compelling story doesnt sacrifice nuance or sensitivity . . . Piercing and precise." —Florida Times-Union "[T]hese women...are honest and well-formed characters . . . Page-turning and rich in detail, this is a solid, insightful debut."—Kirkus Reviews "Cerebral but still taut with suspense . . . this novels sophisticated pacing and emotional core set it apart from the pack."—ShelfAwareness "Touching. . . . A moving work about desire and the dislocation one might experience in a foreign land." —BookPage "Fallons novel has the irresistible force of a whirlpool."—David Abrams, author of Fobbit "Gripping."—Southern Living "Exquisite."—Bustle"This gripping personal tale of a friendship gone wrong brings our larger political blunders, blindness, and naiveté in the Middle East to light."—Laura Harrington, author of Alice Bliss "The world of military families may be unfamiliar to civilians, but Fallon writes about it brilliantly, charting its strict hierarchies, emotional complexities, and fierce loyalties with the intelligence and deep compassion they deserve." —Roxana Robinson, author of Sparta "Both a page-turning mystery and a riveting character study in the vein of Henry James or Patricia Highsmith. Tense, intriguing, smart, witty, set in an exotic locale, and full of barbed insights into the nature of friendship and marriage. "—Andria Williams, author of The Longest Night"Fallons ability to see into the living rooms, kitchens, and bars of Americans buffeted by their countrys wars makes her one of the most important observers of the American present."—Matti Friedman, author of Pumpkinflowers: A Soldiers Story"Evocative of the film Babel, The Confusion of Languages is layered, rich with meaning, and compelling right up to a final sentence so right and perfect that it resonates long after closing the book."—Elizabeth Marro, author of Casualties "Fallon writes with authority and grace, and her characters are so compelling and complex."—Emily Jeanne Miller, author of The News from the End of the World Promotional From the award-winning author of You Know When the Men are Gone comes a searing debut novel about jealousy, the unpredictable path of friendship, and the secrets kept in marriage, all set within the U.S. expat community of the Middle East during the rise of the Arab Spring. Review Quote "Explores friendships, parenting, and the civilian/military divide. . . . The more we can shrink the yawning chasm between families experiences, the better for us all." -- The Washington Post "An incisive examination of friendship and betrayal and a skillful mingling of cultural and domestic themes." -- Booklist (starred review) "A gripping, cleverly plotted novel with surprising bite."-- Phil Klay, author of Redeployment "Mesmerizing and devastating. . . Two military wives must explore a modern-day, cultural labyrinth. An insatiable read that will leave you breathless." --Sarah McCoy, author of The Mapmakers Children "Fallons fast-paced, compelling story doesnt sacrifice nuance or sensitivity . . . Piercing and precise." --Florida Times-Union "[T]hese women...are honest and well-formed characters . . . Page-turning and rich in detail, this is a solid, insightful debut." -- Kirkus Reviews "Cerebral but still taut with suspense . . . this novels sophisticated pacing and emotional core set it apart from the pack." -- ShelfAwareness "Touching. . . . A moving work about desire and the dislocation one might experience in a foreign land." --BookPage "Fallons novel has the irresistible force of a whirlpool." --David Abrams, author of Fobbit "Gripping." -- Southern Living "Exquisite." -- Bustle " This gripping personal tale of a friendship gone wrong brings our larger political blunders, blindness, and naivet in the Middle East to light ."--Laura Harrington, author of Alice Bliss "The world of military families may be unfamiliar to civilians, but Fallon writes about it brilliantly, charting its strict hierarchies, emotional complexities, and fierce loyalties with the intelligence and deep compassion they deserve." --Roxana Robinson, author of Sparta "Both a page-turning mystery and a riveting character study in the vein of Henry James or Patricia Highsmith. Tense, intriguing, smart, witty, set in an exotic locale, and full of barbed insights into the nature of friendship and marriage. " --Andria Williams, author of The Longest Night "Fallons ability to see into the living rooms, kitchens, and bars of Americans buffeted by their countrys wars makes her one of the most important observers of the American present." --Matti Friedman, author of Pumpkinflowers: A Soldiers Story "Evocative of the film Babel , The Confusion of Languages is layered, rich with meaning, and compelling right up to a final sentence so right and perfect that it resonates long after closing the book." --Elizabeth Marro, author of Casualties "Fallon writes with authority and grace, and her characters are so compelling and complex." --Emily Jeanne Miller, author of The News from the End of the World Promotional "Headline" From the award-winning author of You Know When the Men are Gone comes a searing debut novel about jealousy, the unpredictable path of friendship, and the secrets kept in marriage, all set within the U.S. expat community of the Middle East during the rise of the Arab Spring. Excerpt from Book Part One May 13, 2011 3:00 p.m. We are close, so close, to Margarets apartment, and I feel myself sink deeper into the passenger seat, relieved that I have succeeded in my small mission of getting Margaret out of her home, if only for a few hours. The day is a success. Sure, I had to let her drive, something I usually avoid. Margaret is Description for Sales People Siobhan Fallons debut story collection won multiple awards including the 2012 Indies Choice Honor Award. It was a Best Book Pick of 2011 for the New York Times, The San Francisco Chronicle, and The Los Angeles Public Library. Fallon has spent year of living throughout the Middle East, lending rich authenticity to the setting and characters. An ideal book club choice - with themes of friendship, marriage, and life as a Westerner in the Middle-East. Details ISBN039957641X Author Siobhan Fallon Year 2018 ISBN-10 039957641X ISBN-13 9780399576416 Format Paperback Country of Publication United States DEWEY 813.6 Media Book Language English Imprint Random House Inc Place of Publication New York US Release Date 2018-06-05 UK Release Date 2018-06-05 Pages 368 Publisher Random House USA Inc Publication Date 2018-06-05 Audience General NZ Release Date 2018-09-02 AU Release Date 2018-09-02 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:137922526;

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