Nick Burd is an author whose literary voice is marked by a keen insight into the complexities of adolescence and the search for identity. His works delve into themes of love, loss, and the ambiguity of relationships with sensitivity and honesty. Burd's style is characterized by its poetic language and his ability to render deeply human moments with subtlety and power. Readers will appreciate his writing for its authenticity and emotional resonance, which leaves a lasting impression.
The summer after graduating from an Iowa high school, eighteen-year-old Dade Hamilton watches his parents' marriage disintegrate, ends his long-term, secret relationship, comes out of the closet, and savors first love.