Rapids |
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| Author:
| Boltshauser, Patrick |
| Translator:
| Arnds, Peter |
| Series title: | Liechtensteinian Literature Ser. |
| ISBN: | 978-1-62897-019-7 |
| Publication Date: | May 2014 |
| Publisher: | Deep Vellum Publishing
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| Imprint: | Dalkey Archive Press |
| Book Format: | Ebook |
| List Price: | USD $14.99 |
Book Description:
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A sideways view of "coming of age,” Rapids is the story of a young man who moves to a strange city and finds himself lost in its warren of streets and squares. He is looking for his own identity--personal, political, sexual. A series of encounters culminates with his meeting Anja: a strong, older woman, stuck in a relationship with another man she cannot bring herself to leave. Anja proves to be an anchor for the young man, but their relationship must remain a secret--and...
More DescriptionA sideways view of "coming of age,” Rapids is the story of a young man who moves to a strange city and finds himself lost in its warren of streets and squares. He is looking for his own identity--personal, political, sexual. A series of encounters culminates with his meeting Anja: a strong, older woman, stuck in a relationship with another man she cannot bring herself to leave. Anja proves to be an anchor for the young man, but their relationship must remain a secret--and when that secret finally comes to light, their troubles are just beginning.