This literary novel delves into the complexities of grief and identity. Renowned director Jack Drake, mourning the death of his wife Martha, casts an actress who is her exact lookalike in his next project. As art imitates life, boundaries blur between his memories of Martha and his relationship with the actress, raising questions about authenticity, manipulation, and the human need to recreate lost love. The narrative explores psychological depths, offering both humor and heartbreak, as Jack grapples with his reality. Reviews “An intoxicating blend of grief and obsession, told with Thewlis’s signature wit and complexity.” – The Times “A provocative and unsettling exploration of identity and artifice.” – The Independent “David Thewlis delivers a haunting and beautifully written tale of love, loss, and self-deception.” – The Guardian
Book Title: Shooting Martha - David ThewlisBook Genre: Contemporary Fiction, Literary FictionISBN: 9781474621533Number of Pages: 321Publishing Date: August 5, 2021Cover Type: Hardcover
