Description
In these quietly devastating stories, a rural world of hills, work, and restraint becomes the stage for lives shaped—and limited—by what people refuse to say. From a youngest son who passively renounces happiness to a family held together by silence, the book traces how love can be deferred, fractured, or quietly surrendered when duty and pride take precedence. Across the collection, a child’s longing and imagination offer a fragile counterpoint to adult resignation, suggesting that healing may begin in small, private dreams. With William Trevor’s characteristic precision and humane emotional pressure, the narratives invite readers to infer motives and relationships as they unfold, revealing themes of communication, missed chances, and the cost of endurance.
Available Editions
paperback
Viking
Published Jan 1, 2000
ISBN: 9780670892563
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Details
First Published
2000
Language
eng
Content Warnings
Content and trigger warnings for The Hill Bachelors by William Trevor.