by Dawn Powell
First published 1990
Frederick closes the manuscript he has labored over for seven years. His literary work is finally complete, but now he faces a different kind of quest. He must find Lyle, a woman who has become central to his thoughts. His search takes him through the bars, cafes, and cramped apartments of Greenwich Village. He moves among the artists, writers, and bohemians who populate the neighborhood's narrow streets. Each encounter brings him closer to understanding what he truly seeks. Frederick discovers that finding someone in the maze of Village life requires more than determination. The people he meets reveal pieces of Lyle's world, but also force him to confront his own desires and motivations. His pursuit becomes a journey through both the physical landscape of downtown Manhattan and the emotional territory of longing and connection.
Genres: literary-fiction, american-fiction, 20th-century, contemporary
Vibes: emotional, intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: emotional-journey, found-family, search
Setting: Greenwich Village, Manhattan
Period: 20th-century
286 pages · Paperback · Steerforth Pr