A Change in Altitude

Margaret and Patrick have been married just a few months when they set off on what they hope will be a great adventure-a year living in Kenya. Margaret quickly realizes there is a great deal she doesn’t know about the complex mores of her new home, and about her own husband. A British couple invites the newlyweds to join on a climbing expedition to Mount Kenya, and they eagerly agree. But during their harrowing ascent, a horrific accident occurs. In the aftermath of the tragedy, Margaret struggles to understand what happened on the mountain and how these events have transformed her and her marriage, perhaps forever. *A Change in Altitude* illuminates the inner landscape of a couple, the irrevocable impact of tragedy, and the elusive nature of forgiveness. With stunning language and striking emotional intensity, Anita Shreve transports us to the exotic panoramas of Africa and into the core of our most intimate relationships.

About Author	Anita Shreve was an American writer, chiefly known for her novels. Shreve's novels have sold millions of copies worldwide. She attended Tufts University and began writing while working as a high schoo
Author	Anita Shreve
Format	Ebook
ISBN	9780316020718
Language	English
Pages	203
Publication Date	01-01-2009
Publisher	Back Bay Books

1 review for A Change in Altitude

Rated 5 out of 5

NYbooklover (verified owner) – 04/30/2025

A FANTASTIC READ!!! I found A Change in Altitude to be extremely captivating and intriguing! I have been long interested in wanting to learn more about Africa and its people . This was SO interesting in my opinion!The plot was very intriguing in and of itself! The characters were as usual very well drawn by Shreve. I read way in to the very wee hours of the morning and could literally not put this book down to go to bed!I wish there could be a sequel to see what happens to Patrick and Margaret next. Does she leave Africa or stay/where does Patrick go next as a doctor/does Margaret ever see Rafiq again/ I thought this book was multilayered and it really made one think about Africa and about Kenya in particularIt made one think about Margaret and Patrick’s marriage and how these situations can arise in a marriage. It was a truly wonderful book, or should I say, experience,that Anita Shreve gave the reader! I wish there were an online barnes and noble book club for this book as I would enjoy discussing this book with others. The ending surprised me, but it gave a lot of food for thought..

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