First published 1997
Ray finds himself at the center of shifting relationships that test his understanding of loyalty and intimacy. When old friends drift away and new ones appear unexpectedly, he must learn to read the subtle signals that govern human connection. Wilson places Ray in ordinary situations that reveal extraordinary truths about how people find and lose each other. The protagonist struggles with the gap between what friendship promises and what it actually delivers. Through conversations in coffee shops, missed phone calls, and chance encounters, Ray discovers that the art of friendship requires more skill than he imagined. The novel explores how people create meaning through their bonds with others, even when those bonds prove fragile or temporary.
Genres: fiction, literary-fiction, friendship, contemporary, 21st-century, contemporary-romance
Vibes: atmospheric, intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: character-driven, found-family, slice-of-life
Period: 21st-Century
83 pages · Paperback · Black Mountain College Museum and Arts Center