{"product_id":"9781471179112","title":"The Last Chairlift","description":"\u003cp\u003eIn \u003cstrong\u003eThe Last Chairlift\u003c\/strong\u003e, John Irving weaves an intricate tale that begins in 1941 with Rachel Brewster, a talented slalom skier who finds herself pregnant during the National Downhill and Slalom Championships in Aspen. Known affectionately as Little Ray, she returns to her New England roots, where she navigates the complexities of motherhood and becomes a ski instructor. Her son, Adam, grows up in a household filled with secrets and unconventional family dynamics.\u003c\/p\u003e \n\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Plot\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs Adam matures, he embarks on a journey back to Aspen to unravel the mysteries surrounding his origins. This quest leads him to the historic Hotel Jerome, the very place of his conception, where the echoes of his family's past come to life. With a narrative rich in nostalgia and emotional depth, Irving explores themes of identity, belonging, and the haunting presence of history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eThemes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFamily Dynamics:\u003c\/strong\u003e The novel delves into the complexities of familial relationships and the impact of secrets.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIdentity:\u003c\/strong\u003e Through Adam's exploration, the story contemplates the formation of self in the shadow of one's lineage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMemory and History:\u003c\/strong\u003e The ghosts that Adam encounters serve as metaphors for the past's influence on the present.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"Irving's prose is both lyrical and poignant, inviting readers to reflect on the intricacies of life and love.\" – Literary Review\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFans of Irving's previous works, such as \u003cstrong\u003ePrayer for Owen Meany\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eThe World According to Garp\u003c\/strong\u003e, will find familiar themes of resilience and the human condition, making \u003cstrong\u003eThe Last Chairlift\u003c\/strong\u003e a compelling addition to his oeuvre.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Simon \u0026 Schuster Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52951394124108,"sku":"9781471179112","price":147.0,"currency_code":"NOK","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0960\/4163\/2076\/files\/9781471179112_front.webp?v=1765288991","url":"https:\/\/foxandfable.com\/en-no\/products\/9781471179112","provider":"Fox \u0026 Fable UK","version":"1.0","type":"link"}