The Wilderness (Harvey novel)
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| Author | Samantha Harvey |
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| Country | United Kingdom |
| Language | English |
| Publisher | Jonathan Cape |
Publication date | 2008 |
The Wilderness is a novel by British author Samantha Harvey, published in 2008 by Jonathan Cape. In 2009, it was shortlisted for the Women's Prize for Fiction and longlisted for the Booker Prize.
Summary[edit]
The story follows an ageing architect, Jake, who is suffering from Alzheimer's. Jake attempts to deal with his condition as his life deteriorates.
Reception[edit]
The Wilderness received mostly positive reviews from critics. In a review for The Guardian, Olivia Laing said the book's "lyrical power" was matched by its "absolute emotional realism".[1]
The Evening Standard said The Wilderness "touches a resounding chord of melancholy".[2]
Awards[edit]
In 2009, When We Were Bad was shortlisted for the Women's Prize for Fiction, the only British author to be shortlisted that year.[3]
It was also longlisted for the 2009 Booker Prize.[4]
References[edit]
- ^ "The Wilderness by Samantha Harvey". theguardian.com. Retrieved April 26, 2024.
- ^ "The Wilderness by Samantha Harvey". standard.co.uk. Retrieved April 26, 2024.
- ^ "Samantha Harvey shortlisted for Orange Prize". theguardian.com. Retrieved April 26, 2024.
- ^ "The Wilderness". thebookerprizes.com. Retrieved April 26, 2024.