Tacet
by Suzanne Chiasson
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Pub Date 01 Oct 2019 | Archive Date 10 Dec 2019
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Description
A Note From the Publisher
Available Editions
EDITION | Other Format |
ISBN | 9781771834216 |
PRICE | $20.00 (USD) |
Featured Reviews
The term tacet is a musical term which literally means to be silent. In Suzanne Chiasson's novel's title, Tacet evokes the idea that someone's silence does not mean that they can't be heard. The story begins baby introducing the reader to the main protagonists whose voices fill the pages. On one side of town, the reader is acquainted with Charlotte, a forty-something woman who is "waiting for herself." On the other side of town is twenty-something Theo, a rudderless young man who smokes and drinks too much and is recognized for beginning projects but not completing them. When Theo attends a posh party, he reconnects with Charlotte.
"Theo was aware of the cliché. He'd seen too many movies where time stood still but that that is exactly what it felt like. For just a second, he and Charlotte were locked together, whatever was going on around them didn't exist."
It turns out that Charlotte had been in a relationship with Theo's father and had acted as his surrogate mother for a time, and now when they meet again, their connection is deep. The character-driven story is filled with poetry-like prose much in the style of American authors of the 1920s. Indeed, Theo's narration is reminiscent of the unreliable author in The Great Gatsby. Like a fragrant glass of wine that needs to be sipped slowly, this novel needs to be savored. I would recommend this book for readers who enjoy crafted writing and deep introspection.