An unforgettable power ballad to female friendship, set on the thrumming streets of 1990s New York
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Carlene Bauer delves into the complexities of human experience with a keen observational style. Her writing is marked by a sharp intellect and an ability to craft characters with profound depth. Through her prose, she explores the nuances of modern life and its inherent challenges with a distinctive voice. Her works offer readers thought-provoking and immersive literary journeys.
- 2022
- 2016
Not That Kind of Girl
- 288 pages
- 11 hours of reading
The narrative follows Carlene Bauer, who grows up in a strict evangelical environment in New Jersey, grappling with her ingrained beliefs as she enters adulthood. As her intellectual and spiritual horizons expand during her college years, she experiences a tension between her conservative upbringing and her desire for freedom. Moving to New York City in her twenties, she embarks on a humorous journey of self-discovery, navigating love, loss, and her evolving understanding of morality while ultimately questioning her faith.
- 2014
Frances and Bernard
- 211 pages
- 8 hours of reading
It is not love at first sight for Frances and Bernard. But after that first meeting, Bernard writes Frances a letter which changes everything and soon they are immersed in the kind of fast, deep friendship that can alter the course of lives.