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A Beautiful Loan: A Novel

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A young woman finds herself in and out of love in this intimate, intense novel from “a truly startling talent” (Kevin Barry).My name is Anna, and for some time now, I have been trying to account for certain events in my life—my adult life, that is—which, from this vantage point of forty-five years, I often find baffling. . . .In 1985 Dublin, nineteen-year-old Anna Hughes is in thrall to Peter Gallagher, an older, worldly man. Introverted and naive, Anna is captivated by Peter’s experience, his wide circle of friends and his thirst for adventure. Her obsessive longing for him leads to marriage and, eventually, a crushing betrayal.When Anna meets a kindhearted Algerian man, she finds herself falling in love with him. Life with Karim offers stability and renewed hope and, slowly, Anna begins to uncover deeper layers of herself.Unfolding over twenty-five years, this is a novel about the loss of innocence, the shame and humiliations of love, and the psychological cost of seeking salvation in others. A Beautiful Loan is a devastating story about what it means to be a woman, as well as a testament to literature’s ability to give us a language when we’re lost for words. Read more

Publisher ‏ : ‎ W. W. Norton & Company


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Publication date ‏ : ‎ March 24, 2026


Language ‏ : ‎ English


File size ‏ : ‎ 1.3 MB


Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported


Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled


X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled


Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled


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    • A poignant story
Format: Hardcover
What a poignant story. The book explores a woman’s journey of self-discovery through two tumultuous relationships and through her passion for Camus and Carl Jung. It’s told simply but eloquently. Anna is fresh from rural Ireland, young and very naive when she meets Peter, a man who’s 16 years older (she’s 19 when they meet). She eventually married Peter but theirs is a relationship where Peter controls and Anna seeks to be better for Peter. Eventually this grows tiring, especially after two failed pregnancies and they separate. Several years later she meets a Muslim man, Karim, and is attracted to Islam and converts but this too is unfulfilling for Anna as she misses many things from her former life like having her dog, Boo, be able to live inside rather than outside. The story unfolds over 25 years and we see Anna looking for safety as several traumatic events occur this period. I found Anna a puzzling character. She threw herself into learning to improve her chances of understanding her world but didn’t seem able at times to learn from her mistakes but when she grows a spine, she’s quite arresting and strong. As many books dealing with relationships show, the female is always seemingly willing to accede to the man. Anna does that because she seems Avery but with both men neither understand their roles to support those they love. Their interests predominate. I think Anna was better off for leaving both behind. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on March 24, 2026 by JS
    • Absolutely stunning look at a complex life over the decades
Format: Hardcover
What a stunning novel! I was fascinated at Anna’s life and the decades as they went by. From her first marriage and the chaos and heartbreak of it, to her love for her dog, and her interest in becoming a Muslim, there is so much to take in. As she finds who she really is, I felt the emotions she felt - grief, fear, longing, love, confusion. I already miss her since I’ve finished the book. It was truly as if I walked in her shoes as she narrates her life story. I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on March 24, 2026 by Ellen

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