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In Perfect Light: A Novel,Used
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Ben Saenzs vivid imagination captures all that is beautiful, agonizing and redemptive in the crossings we make through borders of geography and culture. But it is in the interior journeys of the psyche and the soul that we must find salvation; Saenzs brilliant prose penetrates to that core and he finds and exposes that truth. A reader can ask for no more than this: to be spellbound by a story, and to come to the last page with a sense of having been being changed and allowed to carry something of it away. Abraham Verghese, author of My Own CountryFrom awardwinning poet Benjamin Alire Senz comes a haunting novel depicting the cruelties of cultural displacement and the resilience of those who are left in its aftermath.In Perfect Light is the story of two strongwilled people who are forever altered by a single tragedy. After Ands Segovia's parents are killed in a car accident when he is still a young boy, his older brother decides to steal the family away to Jurez, Mexico. That decision, made with the best intentions, sets into motion the unraveling of an American family.Years later, his family destroyed, Ands is left to make sense of the chaosbut he is illequipped to make sense of his life. He begins a dark journey toward selfdestruction, his talent and brilliance brought down by the weight of a burden too frightening and maddening to bear alone. The manifestation of this frustration is a singular rage that finds an outlet in a dark and seedy El Paso barleading him improbably to Grace Delgado.Recently confronted with her own sense of isolation and mortality, Grace is an unlikely angel, a therapist who agrees to treat Ands after he is arrested in the United States. The two are suspicious of each other, yet they slowly arrive at a tentative working relationship that allows each of them to examine his and her own fragile and damaged past.With the urgent, unflinching vision of a true storyteller and the precise, arresting language of a poet, Senz's In Perfect Light bears witness to the cruelty of circumstance and, more than offering escape, the novel offers the possibility of salvation.
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- Q: What is the main theme of 'In Perfect Light: A Novel'? A: 'In Perfect Light' explores themes of cultural displacement, resilience, and the impact of tragedy on personal identity through the lives of its main characters.
- Q: Who is the author of 'In Perfect Light'? A: The author of 'In Perfect Light' is Benjamin Alire Sáenz, who is also an award-winning poet.
- Q: What type of book is 'In Perfect Light'? A: 'In Perfect Light' is categorized as a family saga novel, delving into the complexities of family dynamics and individual struggles.
- Q: How many pages are in 'In Perfect Light'? A: 'In Perfect Light' has a total of 352 pages.
- Q: What is the publication date of 'In Perfect Light'? A: 'In Perfect Light' was published on November 25, 2008.
- Q: Is 'In Perfect Light' available in hardcover? A: 'In Perfect Light' is currently available in paperback format.
- Q: What age group is 'In Perfect Light' suitable for? A: 'In Perfect Light' is recommended for adult readers due to its mature themes and complex emotional content.
- Q: What makes 'In Perfect Light' a compelling read? A: The novel is noted for its vivid prose and deep exploration of the characters' psychological journeys, making it both engaging and thought-provoking.
- Q: Are there any notable reviews of 'In Perfect Light'? A: 'In Perfect Light' has received praise from authors and critics alike, highlighting its emotional depth and powerful storytelling.
- Q: Can you provide a brief summary of the plot of 'In Perfect Light'? A: 'In Perfect Light' follows the journey of Andés Segovia, who faces personal turmoil after a family tragedy, and his relationship with Grace Delgado, a therapist who helps him confront his past.