Deb Olin Unferth Knihy

An unforgettably exuberant and potent novel by a writer at the height of her powers

Exploring themes of obsession and marital strife, the narrative follows Myers as he tracks his wife's mysterious nighttime activities, only to discover her connection to Gray, a troubled former classmate. The story unfolds with a blend of deadpan humor and inventive prose, creating an unsettling yet entertaining atmosphere. As relationships unravel and secrets are revealed, the novel delves into the complexities of love, hope, and heartbreak, offering a unique reading experience that captivates and challenges expectations.

The narrative follows the author's adventurous year as she leaves college to join her idealistic boyfriend in Nicaragua, immersing herself in the revolutionary fervor of the Sandinista movement. Blending humor and poignancy, the story captures her transformative experiences and the complexities of youthful idealism against a backdrop of political upheaval. This personal journey is both a reflection on love and a vivid portrayal of a pivotal moment in history, making it a compelling read.

"[Unferth's] language is sly and bitterly funny, matched in mood by Haidle’s monochromatic, inkwash–style artwork, which plays up the story’s whimsy as well as its sadness." —The New York Times Book Review Daphne is willing to risk everything to get her son back. Surreal, funny and deeply affecting, I, Parrot is the tale of mother, a son, forty–two endangered parrots, and a fierce search for redemption and a "freer world." When Daphne loses custody of her son, she is willing to do whatever it takes to get him back—even if it means enlisting the help of the wayward love of her life, a trio of housepainters, a flock of passenger pigeons, a landlady from hell, a super–sized bag of mite–killing powder, and more parrots than she knows what to do with. I, Parrot, by acclaimed author Deb Olin Unferth with stunning illustrations by artist Elizabeth Haidle, dips into the surreal with poignancy and humor. In this riveting, funny, and tragic graphic novel, Daphne must risk everything. Her quest is ultimately a tale about civilization’s decline, the heartbreak of extinction, and the redemption found in individual revolution. “A lovingly crafted world of gray, at once complex and weightless.” —Roman Muradov, author of Lost and Found

Zwei Frauen beschließen, der Trübsal ihres Lebens und dem Elend der Welt ein Ende zu bereiten und in einer nächtlichen Aktion knapp eine Million Hühner aus einer riesigen Legebatterie in der US-amerikanischen Provinz zu befreien. Für die Umsetzung ihres abenteuerlichen Plans stellen sie ein kurioses Team aus lauter schrägen Figuren zusammen: von militanten Tieraktivisten über einen entlassenen Undercover-Ermittlungschef bis zur Großbauerntochter. Aber die Aktion nimmt einen völlig anderen Verlauf als geplant, denn nicht alle Beteiligten halten sich an die Absprachen … Die Hühnerliebhaberin und -spezialistin Deb Olin Unferth hat einen ebenso philosophischen wie humorvollen, überbordend erfindungsreichen und psychologisch genauen Roman geschrieben. Ein lauter Abgesang auf die Ödnis des Mittleren Westens und den Horror der Agrarindustrie – und eine begeisterte Hymne an Menschen, die ihre Illusionen verloren haben und dennoch oder gerade deswegen die Welt retten wollen.