As someone who would probably have been a very different person if it had turned out to be the expected child who would be called Christopher, he has always fascinated the link between names and personality. Consequently, when they sent me The names By Florence Knapp, I was delighted. My grateful thanks to Sian Baldwin in Orion. It is a pleasure to share my review of The names today.
The names It is published by Orion Imprint Phoenix on May 6 and is available for purchase through the links here.
The names
Tomorrow, if the morning arrives, if the storm stops Irrense, Cora will record the name of her son. Or maybe, and this is her true concern, she will formalize who will become.
It is 1987, and after a great storm, Cora goes to his nine -year -old daughter to register the birth of his son. Her husband intends that she follows a long -standing family tradition and calls the baby after him. But when he faces the decision, Cora doubt. Going against your wishes is a risk that will have consequences, but is it correct that your child inherits your name from generations of dominant men? The choice he makes at this time will shape the course of their lives.
Seven years later, his son is Bear, a name chosen by his sister, and one that will prove to be as cataclysmic as the storm from which it emerged. Or he is Julian, the name his mother put his heart, believing that he will allow him to become his own person. Or he is Gordon, who is named after his father and grew up to his cruel image, but is there still a possibility of breaking the mold?
Moving and full of hope, this is the story of three names, three versions of a life and the infinite possibilities that a single decision can cause. It is the story of a family and the endless capacity of Love to support, regardless of what fate has reserved.
My name review
Cora needs to register your child’s name.
If you are not absolutely prepared for your heart and soul rental to read when you read, choose a different book to The names. This is not so much a book to read as one that will change the fiber of your being.
I am not completely sure of how to address the review The names. There are plots instead of a plot, but each one is inextricably linked to the others and represents the possibility through a turn of destiny, as well as the present. Florence Knapp includes both the dramatic and related to a beautiful oscillating text that is fascinating and absorbent. This is more a book to experiment than reading. He feels like a narrative on the perceived surface of life. Give that surface a small scratch and there are multiple aspects under the fact that they reverberate with endless permutations and Florence Knapp provides an idea of that deeper life.
It is not a spoiler to say that Cora is the task for her husband Gordon with the registration of the new baby, but what follows is a look at how a simple name can affect a life, how a personality can be molded by an nickname and how fate can unsubscribe differently due to what we are called, our past and breeders, or what we believe. This book is a beautiful, deep and emotional exploration of nature and parenting, with destiny and self -determinism that resists narrative, which makes the reader feel his message physically.
Bear, Julian and Young Gordon’s characters are completely different, equally convincing and credible and yet they are the same person. Each one broke my heart, either by how they behaved and affected Cora, how they were affected by their violent and abusive father, or by the events that succeeded them beyond, as well as by the impact of their father on his life.
The themes of The names They are handled incredibly. The marriage of Cora and Gordon is the only constant. The abusive control of Gordan de Cora remains, while the other aspects of the plot go through kaleidoscopic changes. The concepts of marriage and family, trust, compassion, sexuality, public characters versus private behaviors and, therefore, much more supporting the narrative. The names It is in layers, textured and completely absorbed.
In his heart, for me The names It’s about how we break as humans and how we survive. It is full of coercion and control, sadness and hate, love, loss and hope, and is totally, totally magnificent. I am aware that this is not really a satisfactory review, but I think that each reader needs to experience The names for themselves to understand my inability to articulate a coherent evaluation. Don’t miss it because I can’t recommend it enough.
About Florence Knapp
Florence Knapp has previously written a non -fiction book about a method of creating centenary matches, in addition to contributing to a book for the V&A Museum. She lives on the outskirts of London with her husband and her dog. His two children have now flown the nest. The names It is Florence’s debut novel and will result in more than twenty languages.
For more information, visit the Florence website, O Find Florence on Instagram and Bluesky.
