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A poignant exploration of family, loss, and the absurdities of life through verse.
Marcela Sulak's The Fault delves into the intricate dynamics of family and marriage, using fables, ledgers, and etymologies to navigate generational anxiety and blended families. This novella-in-verse lays bare the joys, dangers, and absurdities of domestic intimacy, offering a unique perspective on the high-stakes minutiae of living with others.
Through vivid imagery and emotional depth, Sulak examines themes of identity, memory, and resilience. The Fault is a compelling read for those seeking to understand the complexities of relationships and find beauty in the everyday moments of life.
About the author
The Fault is Marcela Sulak's fifth Black Lawrence Press title. Others include the National Jewish Book Awards finalist, City of Sky Papers, the lyric memoir Mouth Full of Seeds, Decency, and Immigrant. She's co-edited the Rose-Metal Press title Family Resemblance: An Anthology and Exploration of 8 Hybrid Literary Genres. Sulak's translations from the Czech, French, and Hebrew have been recognized by PEN and the National Endowment for the Arts. Sulak is managing editor of The Ilanot Review, and she directs the Shaindy Rudoff Graduate Program in Creative Writing at Bar-Ilan University, where she is Associate Professor of American Literature.
