Longing

by Maria Espinosa

An intense psychological novel, this book focuses on a young woman's dependence on her husband and her attempts to forge an independent life for herself. Rosa, a frail, sensitive American Jew living... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0916727890
• ISBN13: 9780916727895
• Release Date: May 2012
• Publisher: Wings Press (TX)
• Length: 278 Pages
• Weight: 0.93 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"

Customer Reviews

An eloquent journey into the mysteries of human connection

Longing is an immensely moving and intelligent book that describes with depth and compassion the process of individual evolution. It explores with exquisite clarity the painful need to connect to our fellow humans, and our futile attempts to deny that need.

A Slow Crescendo

Very well-done character study which chronicles the partnership and evolution of two people from different cultures. Rosa's turmoil, gradual independence and developmental realizations are painful and ultimately relieving to witness. Just when the reader has developed an escalating repulsion for Antonio for his acts of violence and abuse, a very subtle and complex shift occurs as his humanity emerges, so that by the end of the book compassion for the struggles we all grow through provides material for consideration. The other characters, particularly Rosa's mother and father, are complicated as well, evoking conflicting feelings that force the reader to reexamine preconceptions. The backdrop of France, the east coast and the San Francisco Bay Area provides an interesting palette upon which the characters' lives are played out, and anyone who has lived in these regions will appreciate the cultural authenticity presented. Overall, a very human story and emotionally provocative experience.

Excellent psychological fiction

This is one of the best psychological fiction novels I have ever read. The character development is not static- the personalities of the characters unfold and change in the course of the novel, which is not common in most fiction. This book is highly complicated, and may offend some individuals. If you like Paul Auster- read this book.