Title
Bridge Of Sighs
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Six Years After The Bestselling, Pulitzer Prizewinning Empire Falls, Richard Russo Returns With A Novel That Expands Even Further His Widely Heralded Achievement.Louis Charles (Lucy) Lynch Has Spent All His Sixty Years In Upstate Thomaston, New York, Married To The Same Woman, Sarah, For Forty Of Them, Their Son Now A Grown Man. Like His Late, Beloved Father, Lucy Is An Optimist, Though Hes Had Plenty Of Reasons Not To Bechief Among Them His Mother, Still Indomitably Alive. Yet It Was Her Shrewdness, Combined With That Lynch Optimism, That Had Propelled Them Years Ago To The Right Side Of The Tracks And Created An Empire Of Convenience Stores About To Be Passed On To The Next Generation.Lucy And Sarah Are Also Preparing For A Onceinalifetime Trip To Italy, Where His Oldest Friend, A Renowned Painter, Has Exiled Himself Far From Anything Theyd Known In Childhood. In Fact, The Exact Nature Of Their Friendship Is One Of The Many Mysteries Lucy Hopes To Untangle In The History Hes Writing Of His Hometown And Family. And With His Story Interspersed With That Of Noonan, The Native Son Whod Fled So Long Ago, The Destinies Building Up Around Both Of Them (And Sarah, Too) Are Relentless, Constantly Surprising, And Utterly Revealing.Bridge Of Sighs Is Classic Russo, Coursing With Smalltown Rhythms And The Claims Of Family, Yet It Is Brilliantly Enlarged By An Expatriate Whose Motivations And Experiencesoften Contrary, Sometimes Notprove Every Bit As Mesmerizing As They Resonate Through These Richly Different Lives. Here Is A Town, As Well As A World, Defined By Magnificent And Nearly Devastating Contradictions.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main theme of 'Bridge of Sighs'? A: 'Bridge of Sighs' explores themes of family, small-town life, and the complexities of friendship, as well as the impact of the past on the present.
- Q: Who is the author of 'Bridge of Sighs'? A: The author of 'Bridge of Sighs' is Richard Russo, known for his Pulitzer Prize-winning novel 'Empire Falls'.
- Q: What is the genre of 'Bridge of Sighs'? A: 'Bridge of Sighs' falls under the Contemporary fiction genre, focusing on personal and relational dynamics.
- Q: How many pages does 'Bridge of Sighs' have? A: 'Bridge of Sighs' contains a total of 528 pages.
- Q: What type of binding is used for 'Bridge of Sighs'? A: 'Bridge of Sighs' is available in a hardcover binding, providing durability and a classic look.
- Q: When was 'Bridge of Sighs' published? A: 'Bridge of Sighs' was published on September 25, 2007.
- Q: Is 'Bridge of Sighs' suitable for young readers? A: 'Bridge of Sighs' is generally suited for adult readers due to its mature themes and complex narrative.
- Q: What can readers expect from the writing style of Richard Russo in this novel? A: Readers can expect Russo's signature writing style, which combines rich character development with a keen sense of place and intricate storytelling.
- Q: Are there any significant characters in 'Bridge of Sighs'? A: Key characters include Louis Charles ('Lucy') Lynch and his wife Sarah, along with Lucy's friend Noonan, whose intertwined lives drive the narrative.
- Q: What makes 'Bridge of Sighs' a notable work in contemporary literature? A: 'Bridge of Sighs' is notable for its exploration of the human condition, the depth of its characters, and its reflections on the complexities of life in a small town.