The Three Incestuous Sisters

The Three Incestuous Sisters

Audrey Niffenegger

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The Three Incestuous Sisters is an evocative, illustrated book by the best-selling author of The Time Traveler's Wife, Audrey Niffenegger. Reminiscent of the gothic style of Edward Gorey, Niffenegger's visually stunning narrative affirms her genius as a storyteller. These rich pages present the tale of three very different sisters: one who is beautiful, one who is smart, and one who is talented. A melodrama of sibling rivalry unfurls as one sister is driven mad with jealousy due to the passionate love affair of another. Escalating to a dizzying climax, the romance of the two lovers ends in sabotage, shame, and despair. Haunting illustrations and lyrical prose depict a timeless tale of love, revenge, and ultimately, transcendence. The Three Incestuous Sisters is a unique and lavish tour de force, which showcases Audrey Niffenegger's incredible talent as an artist and a writer.


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  • roguefire
    Feb 18, 2025
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    Luckily I didn't buy this - although it has lovely illustrations in it. This is a labor of love by the author, who really wrote it purely for herself. And perhaps that's why it's not 100% clear where it's going. A creepy tale of love and family. Took me all of 15 minutes to read. The illustrations that she did herself are quiet Japanese like and haunting.

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