The Ten Year Affair: A Novel
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The Ten Year Affair: A Novel. Recognized as a Best Book of the Year by The New Yorker, NPR, ELLE, and Esquire, The Ten Year Affair is a sharply witty and emotionally resonant novel that explores the complexities of love, marriage, and the choices that define us. “The best book about adultery since Madame Bovary.” —Tony Tulathimutte, author of Rejection Recognized as a Best Book of the Year by The New Yorker, NPR, ELLE, and Esquire, *The Ten Year Affair* is a sharply witty and emotionally resonant novel that explores the complexities of love, marriage, and the choices that define us. This hilariously acerbic sliding doors story centers on a chance encounter between two young parents, both happily married—just not to each other. When Cora meets Sam at a baby group in their small town, the undeniable chemistry between them sparks a connection neither expected. Both are content in their lives with two children each, and neither considers themselves the type to engage in an affair. Yet, as their relationship deepens, the romantic tension becomes all-consuming, leading to a pivotal question: will they pursue their feelings or resist? As their lives become intertwined, the novel introduces two parallel timelines that diverge and converge, blurring the lines between reality and fantasy. In one timeline, Cora and Sam follow their desires; in the other, they resist. This narrative structure offers a fresh perspective on everyday life, highlighting the mundane details—such as Cora’s depressing marketing job, her daughter’s newfound fascination with the afterlife, and her husband’s obsession with podcasts about the history of rope—that take on new significance as the story unfolds. The intersecting timelines challenge perceptions of what might have been and what truly matters, prompting reflection on the roads not taken. *The Ten Year Affair* is a witty, emotionally charged exploration of marriage, family life, and the tantalizing question of whether we really want our fantasies to come true. Brand : Simon & Schuster Author : Erin Somers Genre : Fiction Format : Hardcover Language : English Publication Date : 2025 Pages : 304 Subject Keywords : Affair, marriage, fantasy, scandal, romance, small town, contemporary culture, humor
