Trust
by Hernán Diaz
Can one person change the course of history? A Wall Street tycoon takes a young woman as his wife. Together they rise to the top in an age of excess and speculation. But now a novelist is threatening to reveal the secrets behind their marriage, and this wealthy man’s story - of greed, love and betrayal - is about to slip from his grasp. Composed of four competing versions of this deliciously deceptive tale, Trust by Hernan Diaz brings us on a quest for truth while confronting the lies that often live buried in the human heart.
About Hernán Diaz
Hernán Díaz is an Argentine-American novelist acclaimed for his innovative narratives and exploration of themes like wealth, power, and identity. Born in Buenos Aires in 1973, his family relocated to Sweden following Argentina's military coup, later returning after democracy was restored. Díaz pursued literature studies in Buenos Aires, London, and earned a PhD from New York University. His debut novel, In the Distance (2017), was a finalist for the Pulitzer Prize and PEN/Faulkner Award. His second novel, Trust (2022), won the 2023 Pulitzer Prize for Fiction, lauded for its layered storytelling and critique of capitalism. Díaz resides in Brooklyn with his family.
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