The Comet Seekers
A journey through love, loss, and the night sky
Format:Paperback
Publisher:Vintage Publishing
Published:24th Aug '17
Should be back in stock very soon
In The Comet Seekers, two lives converge under the Antarctic sky, exploring themes of love, loss, and the infinite possibilities of the universe.
In The Comet Seekers, readers are introduced to Róisín, who spent her childhood in a small Irish village, captivated by the wonders of science and the cosmos. Her journey is contrasted with that of François, who was raised by a mother filled with dreams of exploration yet tethered to her past. The narrative beautifully intertwines their lives as they navigate their unique paths, ultimately converging under the vast, starry skies of Antarctica.
The story unfolds as Róisín and François find themselves in the icy landscape, united by their shared quest to discover a comet. This moment serves as a pivotal point, and the novel masterfully weaves through their histories, revealing the events and choices that led them to this extraordinary night. As they explore the beauty and desolation of the universe, their connection deepens, highlighting the themes of love, loss, and the hope that persists amidst heartache.
The Comet Seekers is a spellbinding debut that captures the essence of human experience against the backdrop of the cosmos. It evokes the magic of serendipitous encounters and the profound impact of the night sky on our lives. With a narrative that resonates with the emotional depth of One Day and The Time Traveler's Wife, this novel invites readers to reflect on the beauty and fragility of existence.
A magical debut…a gorgeous novel that should resonate with fans of Audrey Niffenegger’s The Time Traveller’s Wife… A breathtaking tale full of love, hope and heartbreak. You’ll be utterly captivated from the first page * Elle *
Beautiful, sad, moving, fascinating and original. I loved it. -- Marian Keyes
A stellar love story * Glamour, Book of the Year *
Exquisitelylayered, thrilling novel, which leaps across centuries and continents to delve into the role of destiny and the elusiveness of perception and memory. * New York Times *
A spellbinding tale of love and loss, aglimmer with passion and melancholy. * Sunday Express, S Magazine *
Beautiful, haunting. * The Pool *
A beautifully imagined and original conceit…. There is no escaping the undeniable artistry of this book, a clever triumvirate of love, ghosts and time-travel. -- Jade Craddock * I *
A beautiful love story. * Love it *
Her laconic tone and measured prose belie the novel’s dramatic content… Sedgwick is a highly evocative writer who makes excellent use of nature to showcase her themes… Her charming debut maps the world’s big questions on an even larger plane’ -- Sarah Gilmartin * Irish Times *
A fluid narrative voice, pointedly lyrical. And, as in the work of contemporary fabulists like Kelly Link, Helen Oyeyemi and Audrey Niffenegger, the real intersects matter-of-factly with the supernatural…Many of this novel’s pleasures have to do with teasing out the implications of Sedgwick’s intricate pattern…This web of associations, spun by recurring images and figures, lends a different spin to the idea of a love that’s meant to be. * New York Times Book Review *
ISBN: 9781784703318
Dimensions: 198mm x 129mm x 19mm
Weight: 214g
304 pages