Terrace Story
Book description
From the author of the acclaimed novel Temporary, an intimate exploration of time, a fable about love, an epic daydream for a broken-hearted world
Annie, Edward, and their young daughter, Rose, live in a cramped apartment. One night, without warning, they find a beautiful terrace hidden in their closet. It…
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Why read it?
1 author picked Terrace Story as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?
This a magical-realism novel is very well written. The author accomplished a lot in a short but complete novel. Multiple levels of meaning. It explores the literal and figurative space that we humans inhabit. Other themes include loss, love, and time.
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