Having Spent Life Seeking
(Author) Kae Tempest'They were coming back to life. They were free and getting freer.' The heart-breaking, soul-building new novel about the transformative power of love, from the Sunday Times-bestselling KAE TEMPEST Rothko Taylor has washed up with the tide, back in their hometown, Edgecliff. Fifteen years since they left it behind. The past is accelerating towards them: the skateboard kids on the high street that remind them of their teenage years, the splintered benches looking out to sea, where their mum Meg clutched her cans. The nice bit of town, where their dad Ezra tried and failed to build a happy home. And Dionne's block. Beautiful, extraordinary Dionne, the only person who had ever looked at them and seen what was there. Back then, overwhelmed and full of fear, they sank beneath the surface into chaos. But they made it out alive. And this time, Rothko is determined that things will be different. A decade in the making, Having Spent Life Seeking is about family and forgiveness; redemption and atonement; desire and abandon; selfhood and community. The things we seek when we are hiding, and what finds us, if we can let ourselves be seen. Praise for Kae Tempest 'An authentically soothing, powerful thought-provoker' Matt Haig 'A truth-speaker' Max Porter 'Powerful and merciful' Ali Smith
Kae Tempest
Kae Tempest is a British poet, playwright, and musician known for their powerful and socially conscious works. Their most notable works include the poetry collections "Let Them Eat Chaos" and "Hold Your Own," as well as the plays "Wasted" and "Hopelessly Devoted." Tempest's writing often explores themes of social injustice, identity, and the human experience with a raw and emotive style that has garnered critical acclaim. They have made significant contributions to contemporary literature with their unique blend of poetry and performance, challenging traditional forms and pushing boundaries in the genre. Tempest's most famous work is likely their debut novel, "The Bricks That Built The Houses," which received widespread praise for its lyrical prose and compelling storytelling. Overall, Kae Tempest is a groundbreaking voice in modern literature, using their art to provoke thought, spark empathy, and inspire change.
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