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Life Before Man explores the lives of three people imprisoned by walls of their own construction and in thrall to the tragicomedy we call love.
Elizabeth, with her controlled sensuality and suppressed rage, has just lost her latest lover to suicide. Nate, her gentle, indecisive husband, is planning to leave her for Lesje, a perennial innocent who prefers dinosaurs to men. Hanging over them all is the ghost of Elizabeth's dead lover, and the dizzying threat of three lives careening inevitably towards the same climax.
A note on book covers: while we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
Explores love's tragicomic hold on complex characters.
Who is this book for?
If you're drawn to stories that delve into the intricacies of love and loss, this book might be just what you're looking for. It vividly captures how the past and present intertwine in our relationships, creating a compelling, emotionally rich narrative. Readers have found it haunting yet beautifully written, making it a memorable exploration of human connection.
