Rijneveld, Marieke Lucas - The Discomfort of Evening

A ten-year-old girl named Jas grapples with grief, loss, and her own emerging identity in the wake of her brother's death. Set in the Dutch countryside, the novel explores themes of family, religion, and the natural world.

Blurb:

Marieke Lucas Rijneveld's debut novel, The Discomfort of Evening, is a haunting and unforgettable tale of a young girl's journey through grief, loss, and self-discovery.

LGBT Themes:

• Exploration of gender identity and expression
• Navigating the complexities of family dynamics amidst personal struggles
• The power of imagination and storytelling in coping with loss
• The importance of finding one's place in the world
• The resilience of the human spirit

Relevant Tags:

• LGBTQ+, Fiction, Literary Fiction, Coming-of-Age, Grief, Loss, Identity, Family, Religion, Nature, Resilience

Awards & Recognition:

• International Booker Prize
• Sunday Times Young Writer of the Year Award
• Prix Femina Étranger
• The Guardian First Novel Prize

• Target Keywords: LGBTQ+ literary fiction, coming-of-age, grief, loss, identity, family, religion, nature, resilience
• Meta Description: Marieke Lucas Rijneveld's captivating novel, The Discomfort of Evening, delves into the complexities of grief, loss, and self-discovery through the eyes of a young girl navigating a world of family, religion, and the transformative power of imagination.
• Content Keywords: LGBTQ+, fiction, literary fiction, coming-of-age, grief, loss, identity, family, religion, nature, resilience, Marieke Lucas Rijneveld, The Discomfort of Evening, Jas
• Title Tag: The Discomfort of Evening: A Haunting Tale of Grief, Self-Discovery, and the Unwavering Resilience of the Human Spirit**

Title: The Discomfort of Evening

Author: Marieke Lucas Rijneveld

Genre: Fiction, Literary Fiction, Coming-of-Age

Pages: 288

Publisher: Faber & Faber

Release Date: September 24, 2020

Dimensions: 198 x 129 x 19 mm

Weight: 237 grams

Size: 198 x 129 mm