Reservation Road
Description
When a horrendous tragedy strikes, two ordinary families are thrust into an extraordinary crisis that spirals into a cycle of violence and retribution. Ethan, a respected literature professor at a small New England college, becomes consumed by an obsession with revenge that threatens to unravel everything he holds dear, while another haunted man grapples with his own demons in the aftermath of an unexpected death. This gripping novel reads like a thriller on the surface but delves deeper into the psychological and emotional complexities of grief, loss, and the destructive nature of vengeance. Schwartz masterfully explores how tragedy can transform ordinary people into something unrecognizable, examining the collateral damage that ripples through families caught in the wake of violence. A haunting meditation on justice, morality, and the human capacity for both compassion and cruelty.
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paperback
Penguin Random House
Published Jan 1, 2008
292 pages
ISBN: 9780099513186
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First Published
2008
Language
eng
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