{"product_id":"9780708899120","title":"The Great Believers","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Great Believers\u003c\/strong\u003e is a poignant exploration of love, loss, and the enduring impact of the AIDS crisis, woven through the lives of its characters across time. In the vibrant backdrop of 1985 Chicago, Yale Tishman, an art gallery development director, is on the brink of a significant professional achievement as he aims to secure a collection of 1920s paintings. However, his personal life is overshadowed by the devastating realities of the AIDS epidemic, which claims the lives of his friends and puts his partner's health at risk. In this turbulent landscape, his only source of solace is Fiona, the sister of his late friend Nico, who becomes a crucial support as they navigate grief together.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Plot\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFast forward thirty years, and Fiona finds herself in Paris, yearning to reconnect with her past and uncover the threads of lost connections. Makkai's narrative deftly weaves between these two timelines, illustrating how the scars of the past shape the present. The intermingling of personal and historical tragedies serves as a powerful commentary on the resilience of the human spirit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eThemes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMemory and Loss:\u003c\/strong\u003e The novel intricately examines how memories shape identity and the ways in which loss reverberates through time.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eArt and Humanity:\u003c\/strong\u003e Art serves as a reflection of human experience, providing a canvas for the characters' struggles and triumphs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eConnection:\u003c\/strong\u003e The search for connection, whether through friendships or family ties, is a central theme that resonates throughout the narrative.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\"A beautiful, sweeping narrative that captures the essence of love and loss.\" - A literary critique\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eReaders who appreciated Makkai's \u003cstrong\u003eThe Borrower\u003c\/strong\u003e or similar works like \u003cstrong\u003eFun Home\u003c\/strong\u003e by Alison Bechdel will find much to resonate with in \u003cstrong\u003eThe Great Believers\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Little, Brown Book Group","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52951403954508,"sku":"9780708899120","price":9.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0960\/4163\/2076\/files\/9780708899120_front.webp?v=1765281325","url":"https:\/\/foxandfable.com\/fr\/products\/9780708899120","provider":"Fox \u0026 Fable UK","version":"1.0","type":"link"}