Description
Set against the backdrop of a Montana oil boom and a raging wildfire, this novel explores the tumultuous landscape of a family on the brink of collapse. Narrated by sixteen-year-old Joe Brinson, the story unfolds as his parents' struggles and uncertainties cast a long shadow over his coming-of-age. As his father faces job loss and his mother finds new love, Joe witnesses the complex dynamics of a family fracturing and reforming in unexpected ways. Richard Ford masterfully captures the poignant and often painful process of growing up amidst adult disillusionment and the search for belonging.
Available Editions
paperback
Vintage Books
Published Jan 1, 1991
177 pages
ISBN: 9780679734475
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First Published
1990
Language
eng
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