The Emperor of Gladness - Ocean Vuong - książka

Opis

Ocean Vuong offers a poignant tale in his latest novel, transporting readers to East Gladness, Connecticut, where the themes of chosen family and unforeseen connections are explored. One summer evening, nineteen-year-old Hai teeters on the brink of despair, about to leap from a bridge, when a voice calls out. It is Grazina, an elderly widow gradually losing her grasp on reality due to dementia, who interrupts his intention. This chance encounter sets the stage for a deep and unexpected friendship that develops over the ensuing year. "The Emperor of Gladness" intricately weaves a narrative about how the most unlikely relationships can profoundly affect our lives. As Hai starts working in a diner to sustain both himself and Grazina, he discovers an unexpected kinship with his colleagues. Bound by need and circumstance, they form a tight-knit community on society’s margins, each becoming witnesses to the resilience found in one another's stories.