First published 1989
When Lyman's brother Henry returns from Vietnam a changed man, the Red Convertible they once shared becomes a symbol of their unbreakable bond. As the family grapples with Henry's trauma, they must confront the complexities of their pasts and the rifts that threaten to divide them. Erdrich's masterful storytelling weaves a poignant tapestry of resilience, redemption, and the enduring power of family.
Genres: literary-fiction, american-fiction, 20th-century, family-drama
Vibes: emotional-atmospheric, intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: found-family, redemption
Setting: North Dakota
Period: Vietnam War
55 pages · Paperback · Literacy Volunteers of
Content warnings: mental-illness, war