Mass mothering : a novel / Sarah Bruni.
A debt-ridden translator drifts through life, caring for a young boy by day and chasing escape on nightclub dance floors by night. At a dive bar, she meets a troubled man whose belongings include a strange, unfinished book about a foreign town where boys have disappeared and their mothers gather to mourn and dance with their memories. Captivated by the mothers' collective grief and strength, she sets out to find the book's author and learn how the story ends. Instead, her search leads her to the traces of a murdered poet and a hidden legacy of courage, forcing her to confront violence, exile, and the healing power of shared loss.
Record details
- ISBN: 9781250392619
- ISBN: 1250392616
- Physical Description: 253 pages ; 22 cm
- Edition: First edition.
- Publisher: New York : Henry Holt and Company, 2026.
- Copyright: ©2026
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- 17 of 20 copies available at NC Cardinal. (Show)
- 1 of 1 copy available at Onslow County Public Library.
Holds
- 1 current hold with 20 total copies.
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| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Swansboro Branch Library | FIC BRUNI (Text) | 36015000764536 | Adult Fiction | Available | - |
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