Ann Patchett’s *Tom Lake* follows Lara as she recounts a pivotal chapter of her past to her three grown daughters while they work together at the family orchard. The daughters eagerly listen to their mother’s tale of a youthful romance with a film star, revealing layers of love, family, and hidden histories. The story weaves together nostalgia and present-day bonds with poignant clarity.
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Ann Patchett’s *Tom Lake* follows Lara as she recounts a pivotal chapter of her past to her three grown daughters while they work together at the family orchard. The daughters eagerly listen to their mother’s tale of a youthful romance with a film star, revealing layers of love, family, and hidden histories. The story weaves together nostalgia and present-day bonds with poignant clarity.
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The breathtaking new novel from Ann Patchett - a Sunday Times and No. 1 New York Times bestseller 'Filled with the moments I live for in a story' BONNIE GARMUS, author of Lessons in Chemistry '[ Tom Lake ] has it all ... Young love, sibling rivalry and deep mother-daughter relationships' REESE WITHERSPOON 'One of the most beloved authors of her generation' SUNDAY TIMES There's more to every love story than what we choose to tell... It's spring and Lara's three grown daughters have returned to th...
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Romance & sex
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Multiple references to sexual relationships, encounters, and infidelity; allusions without graphic details. Implied coercion in a demeaning sexual encounter; discussion of passive compliance.
Violence & gore
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Brief fight between two men causing visible injuries; mentions of drowning and death from cancer.
Profanity
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No profanity or strong language depicted.
Substance use
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Depictions of alcohol consumption and alcoholism; mentions of drug abuse.
LGBTQ+ Rep.
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No LGBTQIA+ representation.
Religious content
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No religious themes present.
Magic & witchcraft
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No witchcraft or occult elements.
Occult / demonology
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No evidence found in available sources.
Political content
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Subtle themes of family values and personal ambition amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
Self-harm / suicide
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No self-harm or suicide depicted.
Abuse & suffering
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Themes of alcoholism, drug abuse, and emotional suffering in relationships; mentions of abortion and death. Implied coercion in a demeaning sexual encounter; discussion of passive compliance.
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