by Kent Haruf
First published 1992
In the sleepy town of Holt, Colorado, Jay Becker is the golden boy - popular, athletic, and beloved by all. But when a shocking secret comes to light, Jay's charmed life unravels. Forced to confront the consequences of his actions, Jay must grapple with the fallout that ripples through the tight-knit community. As the town reckons with betrayal and moral ambiguity, the story explores the fragility of reputation and the price of keeping up appearances.
Genres: fiction, drama, literary-fiction, american-fiction, 20th-century, contemporary
Vibes: emotional, intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: consequences-of-actions, moral-dilemma, secrets
Setting: Holt, Colorado
Period: 20th-century
192 pages · Paperback · Picador