The Emperor's Children
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The Emperor's Children is a 2006 novel by the American author Claire Messud. The author's third—and her first best-seller—it was longlisted for the 2006 Man Booker Prize.
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[edit] Plot
The novel focuses on the stories of three friends in their early thirties, living in Manhattan in the months leading up to September 11, 2001. All three are well-educated and privileged, but struggle with realizing the lofty expectations held for their personal and professional lives.
[edit] Reception
The Emperor's Children was widely and highly critically praised.[1] The New York Times named it one of the ten best books of 2006.[2]
[edit] Adaptations
It is currently being adapted into a film directed by Ron Howard, with a screenplay written by Noah Baumbach.[3]
[edit] Editions
- Alfred A. Knopf, New York, 2006. Hardcover.
- Vintage Books, 2007. Trade paperback.
[edit] References
- ^ The critic compiler website, Metacritic, for example, gave the novel an 85, indicating "universal acclaim." See The Emperor's Children entry at metacritic.com.
- ^ New York Times Book Review Ten Best Books of 2006.
- ^ Howard ready to father 'Children' - Entertainment News, Film News, Media - Variety
