In Maine's wild embrace, a dying man's final wish unveils profound family bonds and hidden truths.
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In Maine's wild embrace, a dying man's final wish unveils profound family bonds and hidden truths.
Winner of the PEN/Hemingway Award for his radiant novel in stories, Mary and O'Neil, Justin Cronin has already been hailed as a writer of astonishing gifts. Now Cronin's new novel, The Summer Guest, fulfills that promise--and more. With a rare combination of emotional insight, narrative power, and lyrical grace, Cronin transforms the simple story of a dying man's last wish into a rich tapestry of family love. On an evening in late summer, the great financier Harry Wainwright, nearing the end of ...
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Decades-long romantic love between central characters shapes multiple arcs
Flashbacks reference WWII battlefields and Vietnam-era experiences
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Vietnam draft evasion and personal consequences of war explored
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