Literary Fiction
The Border of Paradise
2019
A multigenerational chronicle of the Nowak family, from postwar Brooklyn prosperity to isolated dysfunction marked by mental illness and abuse.
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A multigenerational chronicle of the Nowak family, from postwar Brooklyn prosperity to isolated dysfunction marked by mental illness and abuse.
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A remarkable multigenerational novel, The Border of Paradise transports readers into the world of an iconoclastic midcentury family. In booming postwar Brooklyn, the Nowak Piano Company is an American success story. There is just one problem: the Nowak’s only son, David. A handsome kid and shy like his mother, David struggles with neuroses. If not for his only friend, Marianne, David’s life would be intolerable. When David inherits the piano company at just 18 and Marianne breaks things off, Dav...
What's Inside
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Sexual content
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Moderate romantic content with implied sexual relationships; includes an affair.
Violence & gore
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Minor violence; no graphic depictions mentioned.
Profanity
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Minor use of strong language; not a central focus.
Substance use
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No evidence found in available sources.
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 fantasy magic or witchcraft present.
Occult / demonology
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No real-world occult content present.
Political content
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Minor cultural messaging tied to midcentury American life.
Self-harm / suicide
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Moderate focus on mental health struggles; potential ideation themes.
Abuse & suffering
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Moderate emotional suffering due to family dynamics and mental health issues.
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