Description

James Salter's "Light Years" masterfully chronicles the intricate tapestry of a marriage and family over fifteen years, beginning in 1958. The novel delves into the lives of Viri and Nedra, their two daughters, and the complex web of relationships that surround them. Through Salter's elegant and precise prose, the story explores themes of love, desire, disillusionment, and the quiet passage of time. It offers a profound meditation on the choices we make and the subtle ways lives diverge, even within the closest bonds.

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Light Years

James Salter

paperback

North Point Press

Published Jan 1, 1982

308 pages

ISBN: 9780865470644

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Details

First Published

1975

Language

eng

Content Warnings

Content and trigger warnings for Light Years by James Salter.

Death/Grief