The Morningside
 First edition cover | |
| Author | Téa Obreht |
|---|---|
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Publisher | Random House |
Publication date | 2024 |
| Media type | Print (hardcover), audiobook, eBook |
| Pages | 287 (first edition) |
The Morningside is the third novel by American writer Téa Obreht. It was published in 2024.
Story[edit]
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The plot of the novel centers on Silvia, a young girl in the near future who lives with her mother and aunt in The Morningside, a deteriorating high rise in a semi-abandoned city. She endeavors to learn more about the building, the city, and the past.
Background[edit]
In 2020, a short story by Obreht called "The Morningside" was published by The New York Times Magazine.[1]
The full novel was released in spring 2024. It is her first since Inland in 2019.[2]
Reception[edit]
The novel was released to mostly positive reception.[2][3] The New York Times noted the "subtle beauty and precision of Obreht’s prose" and praised the novel for "forcing us to reckon with the ruined world that future generations will inherit".[4]
References[edit]
- ^ Obreht, Téa (July 7, 2020). "The Morningside". The New York Times Magazine. Retrieved April 9, 2024.
- ^ a b Charles, Ron (2024-03-19). "Review | With 'The Morningside,' Téa Obreht builds a city of strange tales". Washington Post. ISSN 0190-8286. Retrieved 2024-04-01.
- ^ "THE MORNINGSIDE". Kirkus Reviews. January 5, 2024. Retrieved April 1, 2024.
- ^ Chan, Jessamine (March 18, 2024). "In Téa Obreht's Latest, a Refugee Seeks Home in a Ruined World". The New York Times. Retrieved April 3, 2024.
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