Ergebnis für "Play" in Zeitgenössische Literatur

Perfect for fans of Ann Cleeves, Susan Hill, Nicci French and Val McDermid, this is an astute and intelligent psychological thriller centring around obsession and rage from international multi-million copy seller Joanne Harris. Fast paced with unexpected twists and turns, it will get right under...

A murder has taken place in a tony Mumbai neighbourhood. A prime suspect, Prashanth, keeps his silence in the interrogation room as Inspector Khan plays the tapes of his therapy sessions. The explosive tapes, surreptitiously recorded by therapist Shaily Gupta, slowly reveal shocking information about Prashanth, about his relationship with his girlfriend Sonya, about the therapist and about the gruesome murder in question.

From the moment recent Oxford graduate Philip takes the helm of a new marine life institute in Palm Beach, his presence revives old feuds and sparks rivalries among the wealthy resident snowbirds, many of whom have invested heavily in a biotech company soon to be exposed for insider trading. It quickly becomes clear that Philip's quest for atonement on the behalf of his father will embroil many of the community's most prominent members.

A razor-sharp portrait of a morally bankrupt and gleefully wicked modern man, Worst. Person. Ever. is Douglas Coupland's gloriously filthy, side-splittingly funny and unforgettable novel. Meet Raymond Gunt. A decent chap who tries to do the right thing. Or, to put it another way, the worst person ever: a foul-mouthed, misanthropic cameraman, trailing creditors, ex-wives and unhappy homeless people in his wake. Men dislike him, women flee from him.

Church minster village - picturesque, quaint, sleepy - OR NOT...A place where women know exactly what they want, and it's not cream tea with the vicar. A place where anything can happen . . . so be careful what you wish for. And a place where the men had better behave . . . because the ladies won't take it lying down (well, not unless they want to!)

Not too long ago, Cass was a promising young playwright in New York. But at the height of all this attention, she found herself at the centre of a searing public shaming and fled to Los Angeles to escape - and reinvent herself. Once there, she meets her next-door neighbour Caroline, an enigmatic filmmaker, who is constantly flanked by the stars of her current project: a group of teenage girls. As Cass is drawn into the film's orbit, she is awed by Caroline's drive and confidence. But over time, she becomes troubled by how deeply Caroline is manipulating the teens in the name of art.

What may be hiding behind the closed doors of a house? What is the true relationship of family members? How people face their fellow human beings who have a disabilities? What is right and what is wrong? In the early '70s, Zoe, looks after her son Stavros who was born with mental retardation in an era without social support and possibilities of integration and special education.

Ben Riller is the most successful producer on Broadway, but his newest production is in danger of closing before it opens. In his stressed-out condition, Ben is hearing the voice of his long-dead father, and they're having a running argument about life, love, and other people's money.

Das Familienunternehmen "Bogenschütz & Söhne" baut seit Generationen im schwäbischen Hechingen zuverlässige Textilmaschinen. Aber seit einiger Zeit bleiben die Aufträge aus, die asiatische Konkurrenz ist billiger. Juniorchef Michael Bogenschütz steht das Wasser bis zum Hals. Bei jeder produzierten Maschine zahlt die Firma drauf, die Belegschaft ist unruhig. Michael versucht neue Aufträge zu gewinnen, doch das gestaltet sich schwierig.

A obra-prima de Graciliano Ramos coloca o leitor no árido sertão nordestino e na dura realidade de uma família de retirantes. Com uma prosa seca e crua, retrata a luta diária pela sobrevivência, a sede insaciável e a busca por um lugar ao sol. Com a Narração de Vinícius Léscio, acompanhamos a jornada de Fabiano, Sinha Vitória, os filhos e a cachorra Baleia em uma saga de injustiças sociais e de desumanização do sujeito em face das adversidades. Personagens tão reais que nos emocionam e nos fazem refletir sobre as desigualdades e a natureza humana.

Another in the great Caedmon Shakespeare series from the 1960s. Though classified as a comedy in the First Folio and sharing certain aspects with Shakespeare's other romantic comedies, the play is perhaps most remembered for its dramatic scenes, and is best known for Shylock and the famous...

Em cada pétala, Lia Couto revela a delicadeza e a força da vida, mostrando que até nas dores é possível florescer. Entre cores, perfumes e memórias, Buquê de Flores reúne histórias que falam de amor, perdas e recomeços.

Contando as Horas é um conto escrito por Daya Alves, que trata da jornada de uma mãe enfrentando o câncer. É uma história emocionante que aborda os desafios físicos e emocionais da doença e como isso afeta não apenas a própria pessoa, mas também sua família e entes queridos. A autora Daya Alves é conhecida por sua capacidade de explorar temas complexos com sensibilidade e profundidade emocional.

A Fotografia da Minha Vida com Sônia narra a história de um fotógrafo talentoso e controverso cuja vida é marcada por uma série de eventos dramáticos. Desde sua ascensão no mundo da fotografia jornalística até os desafios pessoais e profissionais que enfrenta, o protagonista busca compreensão e aceitação, encontrando apoio inesperado em Sônia. No entanto, uma tragédia inesperada abala profundamente o relacionamento deles, levando a uma reviravolta dolorosa e marcante.

Colocando em prática os melhores pensamentos e atitudes sem restrições ou timidez, Luna enfeita sua árvore de Natal e relembra situações e pessoas que fazem parte de sua vida. Uma doce homenagem a essa data tão especial.

Set in England during the War of the Roses, this swashbuckling historical epic tells of a young man betrayed by his brutal guardian and forced to seek the help of a mysterious society. Brimming with action, adventure, suspense, and romance, it is a classic portrait of England during one of its most tumultuous eras.