by Edward Ball
First published 1991
Barbara Broughel stands at the center of Edward Ball's 1991 novel, a woman whose story unfolds through the particular circumstances of her world. Ball creates a character study that follows Barbara as she encounters the challenges and choices that define her existence. The narrative explores her relationships, decisions, and the forces that shape her path forward. Through Barbara's experiences, the novel examines the complexities of individual identity and the weight of personal history. Ball constructs a story that reveals how one woman responds to the pressures and possibilities of her situation, creating a portrait of resilience and human complexity.
Genres: american-fiction, 20th-century, biographical-fiction, 21st-century
Vibes: character-driven, intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: character-study, family-drama
Period: 20th-Century, 21st-Century
4 pages · Paperback · Massachusetts Institute of Technology, List Visual Arts Center