Simone in Pieces

Readers first meet Simone Lerrante, a Belgian war orphan, as a child refugee in Sussex, England, her memory damaged by trauma. This novel offers a kaleidoscopic vision of her fractured life and piecemeal understanding of self across multiple points of view. Following her from Cambridge to New York City and across the United States--through a disastrous marriage, thwarted desire, and the purgatory of academic backwaters--the novel charts Simone's unexpected reconnection with her past, which provides both autonomy and inspiration for her future. Janet Burroway slowly reveals a multifaceted, fascinating protagonist, who observes her own life without always allowing herself to be immersed in it. Spanning seven decades, this story is both epic and contained, rewarding readers at every turn.

Binding Type: Paperback
Publisher: University of Wisconsin Press
Published: 11/04/2025
ISBN: 9780299353841
Pages: 256
Weight: 1.00lbs

Review Citations: Library Journal 08/01/2025 pg. 60
Kirkus Reviews 09/01/2025