First published 1973
Charles Simmons crafts a story that examines the complexities of human relationships through carefully observed characters navigating the tensions between tradition and change. The narrative follows individuals caught between their desires and expectations, exploring how people connect and disconnect in ways both subtle and profound. Simmons writes with precision about the small moments that reveal larger truths about love, family, and the passage of time. The novel captures the particular quality of American life in the early 1970s, when social conventions were shifting and personal choices carried new weight. Through intimate scenes and sharp dialogue, the story builds toward an understanding of how people find meaning in their connections to others, even when those relationships prove fragile or temporary.
Genres: american-fiction, 20th-century, contemporary, family-drama
Vibes: intimate, lyrical, thought-provoking
Tropes: character-study, social-commentary
Setting: United States
Period: 1970s
202 pages · Hardcover · W.H. Allen & Co. Ltd