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The Names: A Read with Jenna Pick

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The Names: A Read with Jenna Pick

Auteur(s): Florence Knapp
Narrateur(s): Dervla Kirwan
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 THE YEAR'S BREAKOUT NOVEL—A NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER AND READ WITH JENNA PICK

“Dazzling. . . Knapp tirelessly and beautifully replicates not just loss and grief but endless rebirth and delight.” —The Washington Post

“Elegant. . . this is a wholly original work.” —People Magazine

“A magnificent novel.” —Geraldine Brooks, Pulitzer Prize–winning author of Horse

The extraordinary novel that asks: Can a name change the course of a life?

In the wake of a catastrophic storm, Cora sets off with her nine-year-old daughter, Maia, to register her son's birth. Her husband, Gordon, a local doctor, respected in the community but a terrifying and controlling presence at home, intends for her to name the infant after him. But when the registrar asks what she'd like to call the child, Cora hesitates...

Spanning thirty-five years, what follows are three alternate and alternating versions of Cora's and her young son's lives, shaped by her choice of name. In richly layered prose, The Names explores the painful ripple effects of domestic abuse, the messy ties of family, and the possibilities of autonomy and healing.

With exceptional sensitivity and depth, Knapp draws us into the story of one family, told through a prism of what-ifs, causing us to consider the "one . . . precious life" we are given. The book’s brilliantly imaginative structure, propulsive storytelling, and emotional, gut-wrenching power are certain to make The Names a modern classic. Fiction de genre Fiction femmes Fiction littéraire
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I enjoyed the originality of the concept and found the novel moving and provocative.

Well written and interesting format

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Such a clever idea about how 3 scenarios can be so different, dependent on how a baby is named and how that affects the lives of the family.
I loved this book how it is written and how it was read.
It has joined my top audio book collection which includes Eleanor oliphant is alright, All the colours of the dark, A River is waiting, Daisy jones and the six,

Written with such an indepth insight into individual emotions and thoughts

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Interesting structure of three stories unfolding, but this book could have used another set of eagle eyes for flawed details. A final edit to filter out implausibilities would have rounded out literary perfection, for me anyway. How can a woman cooped up without contact with the outside world for decades possibly know about pilates? Why would she not have practiced her ballet moves from the distant past to keep in shape instead? Author missed a great chance here to show a delicate connection with her past. Great narration though.

Flaws in details

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There is nothing that I would change. An achingly beautiful page-turner from start to finish.

beautiful narration, incredible character development, this book and performance is poetry

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One of Indigo’s most anticipated books of the year, Florence Knapp’s debut The Names is a work of art. Beautiful and gut-wrenching, through three alternating stories the author explores; can a name determine one’s fate? To say Knapp’s writing is exquisite would be an understatement. A breathtaking, brutally resilient and tender book that will stick with me for a while. By far one of the best books I’ve read this year!

Thank you Viking / Penguin Random House Canada and NetGalley for the ARC in exchange for my honest review.

An absolute masterpiece!

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I came to this novel as a recommendation and while I always enjoyed the narrator the early part of the Book almost scared me off as it felt with a difficult issue.
I just finished the book and I will now go back and read it again. I look to checking out the argos mentioned that were inspirational for the novel.

and now I recreate with whether to revise my already excellent choice of 'Isola' for my book club pick for 2025-26 to this book.
You will enjoy it.

Such an interesting story, outstanding narration

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The idea that a name choice can alter the trajectory of your life was fascinating. Excellent story, perfectly told. The abusive father was difficult to read but pivotal to the story & the reason for Cora wanting a different name for her son.

Dervla Kirwan, an excellent narrator.

Brilliant!

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