First published 1995
When a young writer struggles to find his voice, he stumbles upon a trove of notebooks that unlock the fascinating lives of his family. As he delves into their stories, the lines between fiction and reality blur, challenging his own perceptions. With each new point of view, the past unravels, forcing him to confront the complexities of identity, memory, and the power of storytelling.
Genres: fiction, literary-fiction, 20th-century, mystery, 21st-century, family-drama
Vibes: emotional, intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: found-family, unreliable-narrator
Period: 20th-Century, 21st-Century
608 pages · Mass Market Paperback · Berkley