دانلود کتاب Vacant Possession نوشته Hilary Mantel

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هیلاری منتل – Hilary Mantel

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انگلیسی

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درباره کتاب Vacant Possession :

Vacant Possession” is a novel by Hilary Mantel, first published in 1986. The book is a sequel to Mantel’s earlier novel, “Every Day is Mother’s Day,” and continues the story of Muriel Axon, a disturbed and mentally ill woman who has been institutionalized for most of her life.

In “Vacant Possession,” Muriel is released from the institution and returns to the decaying council house where she grew up. She is accompanied by a new friend, a younger woman named Shirley, who is drawn to Muriel’s unconventional ways. As Muriel and Shirley settle into their new home, they begin to encounter strange occurrences and unexplainable phenomena. They soon realize that the house is haunted by the ghost of Muriel’s mother, who died years ago.

As the story unfolds, Muriel and Shirley become increasingly entwined with the spirit of Muriel’s mother, and they begin to uncover dark secrets about her past. The novel explores themes of family dysfunction, mental illness, and the ways in which the past can haunt the present.

“Vacant Possession” is known for its eerie atmosphere and its skillful blending of psychological realism and supernatural horror. Mantel’s writing is both evocative and unsettling, and she creates a sense of unease that lingers long after the book is finished.

Overall, “Vacant Possession” is a haunting and memorable novel that showcases Hilary Mantel’s exceptional talent for crafting complex, multi-layered narratives. It is a must-read for anyone interested in literary fiction, psychological horror, or the intersection of the two.

داستان کتاب Vacant Possession :

Lock your doors, barricade your windows: Muriel Axon is back in town. It’s been ten years since she was locked away for killing her mad old mother. Now she wants to lay Mother’s ghost to rest and find her missing child. But above all, she wants revenge. Her former social worker and her old neighbours have made new lives, but Muriel, with her talent for disguise, will infiltrate their homes and exploit their talents for self-destruction, until at last all her enemies are brought together for a gruesome finale. Hilary Mantel’s razor-sharp wit animates every page. This malevolent black comedy has as many twists and turns as a well-plotted thriller.

بخشی از کتاب Vacant Possession :

“Give me a book,” she said. “A book of sermons, anything.”
“What do you want a book for?”
“I want words. I’ve got to have more words. I was kept stupid on purpose.”
― Hilary Mantel, Vacant Possession

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