The book is a facsimile reprint, which means it replicates the original work but may include imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia, and flawed pages. This aspect adds a layer of authenticity and historical context, allowing readers to experience the text as it was originally presented, with all its quirks and nuances.
Set in the summer of 1963, this narrative follows fifteen-year-old Michael as he navigates the complexities of love and loss during a family vacation on an isolated island. After a tragic event, the arrival of two captivating girls disrupts the family's tranquility, leading Michael to confront the intricacies of romantic, paternal, and familial love. Through rich storytelling, Charles Simmons delves into the deep human longing for connection and the tumultuous journey of adolescence, exploring themes of desire, confusion, and heartbreak.
Forms a poignant account of the course of man's life, with each chapter focused thematically and moving from past memories, to the present, to an imagined future