First published 2018
David's quiet life is upended when his wife invites a co-worker to their home for dinner. As the evening progresses, tensions rise and hidden resentments boil over. What starts as a minor social misstep spirals into a catastrophic night that leaves David's relationships, career, and sense of self in shambles. Faced with the wreckage, he must confront his own shortcomings and find a way to pick up the pieces. "Responding Badly" is a gripping character study of a man at the breaking point.
Genres: fiction, drama, literary-fiction, contemporary
Vibes: intimate, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: character-driven, unreliable-narrator
236 pages · Paperback · CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform