{"product_id":"room-on-the-sea-hardcover","title":"Room On The Sea | Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRoom on the Sea\u003c\/strong\u003e by André Aciman is a literary love story set during a sweltering New York summer, exploring longing, emotional intimacy, missed opportunities and the difficult choices that accompany love. When Paul and Catherine meet while waiting to be selected for jury duty, an unexpected connection develops between two mature adults whose established lives leave little room for uncertainty.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAs their relationship deepens through conversations, cappuccinos, Manhattan gallery visits and fantasies of an Italian escape, Paul and Catherine must confront the tension between desire and the responsibilities they already carry. Their brief summer encounter becomes an opportunity to consider love, loyalty, regret and whether a different future is still possible.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eAbout This Book\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eAndré Aciman builds the novel around the emotional relationship between Paul and Catherine, focusing on the inner conflicts created when a powerful connection emerges at an unexpected point in life. Their growing attachment brings questions about what they want, what they can change and what they may ultimately have to leave behind.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe novel combines contemporary romance with literary and psychological fiction, examining memory, human connection and the emotional significance of fleeting encounters. Its New York setting and the characters' imagined Italian escape provide contrasting spaces for their developing relationship and reflections on what might have been.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eWhat You'll Discover\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003ePaul and Catherine's unexpected meeting during jury-duty selection\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eA mature relationship shaped by existing commitments and responsibilities\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eLonging, emotional intimacy and the possibility of second chances\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eManhattan galleries, cappuccino conversations and an imagined Italian escape\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eThe tension between romantic desire and established lives\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eQuestions of love, loyalty, regret and choices left unexplored\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eMemory and the lasting impact of a brief emotional encounter\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003ch2\u003ePerfect For\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eReaders of literary fiction\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eReaders who enjoy contemporary romance\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eFans of psychological and character-driven fiction\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eReaders interested in mature romantic relationships\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eReaders who enjoy reflective stories about love and human connection\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003ch2\u003eWhy You'll Love This Book\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRoom on the Sea\u003c\/strong\u003e offers a reflective portrayal of mature love, focusing on the emotional possibilities and difficult choices created by an unexpected relationship. André Aciman's novel will appeal to readers drawn to literary romance, psychological depth and stories about longing, memory, regret and the fragile nature of fleeting connections.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Andre Aciman","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54604188942611,"sku":"BY13.5717","price":615.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/booksandyou.in\/products\/room-on-the-sea-hardcover","provider":"Books and You","version":"1.0","type":"link"}