First published 1989
Returning home to Puget Sound, a young man recalls his childhood in the Pacific Northwest and his recent experiences teaching in the Cascade mountains. As he wrestles with questions of belonging, he confronts the ghosts of his past and the uncertainty of his future. Guterson's poetic prose captures the rugged beauty and isolation of the region, mirroring the protagonist's inner journey. Caught between two worlds, he must decide where his heart truly lies.
Genres: literary-fiction, coming-of-age, contemporary, family-drama
Vibes: intimate, lyrical, thought-provoking
Tropes: coming-of-age, fish-out-of-water
Setting: Pacific Northwest, Puget Sound, Cascade Mountains
221 pages · Paperback · Thorndike Pr