“Every morning I woke in dread, waiting for the day nurse to go on her rounds and announce from the list of names in her hand whether or not I was for shock treatment, the new and fashionable means of quieting people and of making them realize that orders are to be obeyed and floors are to be polished without anyone protesting and faces are to be made to be fixed into smiles and weeping is a crime.”
In this suspenseful novel, a woman confronts her deepest fears as she encounters mysterious figures in the water, leading her on a harrowing journey into the dark corners of her own mind. more
Janet Frame, born on August 28, 1924, was a renowned New Zealand author. Her works are known for their unique narrative style and profound psychological insights. She has had her works translated into multiple languages. more
“They think I'm going to be a schoolteacher but I'm going to be a poet.”
“Electricity, the peril the wind sings to in the wires on a gray day.”
“A man whose life has been dishonourable is not entitled to escape disgrace in death.”
“The test of any man lies in action.”