Literary Fiction
A 1950s road trip novel following four young men from Nebraska to New York, filled with misadventure and self-discovery over ten days.
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A 1950s road trip novel following four young men from Nebraska to New York, filled with misadventure and self-discovery over ten days.
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"The bestselling author of A Gentleman in Moscow and Rules of Civility and master of absorbing, sophisticated fiction returns with a stylish and propulsive novel set in 1950s America In June, 1954, eighteen-year-old Emmett Watson is driven home to Nebraska by the warden of the juvenile work farm where he has just served fifteen months for involuntary manslaughter. His mother long gone, his father recently deceased, and the family farm foreclosed upon by the bank, Emmett's intention is to pick up...
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Sexual content
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Minor references to sexual content; not explicit or central.
Violence & gore
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Frequent physical violence with some graphic scenes; includes manslaughter and threats.
Profanity
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Mild profanity present but not pervasive.
Substance use
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Occasional alcohol use depicted; not glamorized or central.
LGBTQ+ Rep.
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No evidence found in available sources.
Religious content
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No evidence found in available sources.
Magic & witchcraft
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No evidence found in available sources.
Occult / demonology
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No evidence found in available sources.
Political content
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Subtle social commentary on 1950s America; not overt.
Self-harm / suicide
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No evidence found in available sources.
Abuse & suffering
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Depictions of emotional abuse of children and incarceration hardships.
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