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Exploring themes of family secrets and personal discovery, the protagonist travels to Aspen to uncover the truth about his enigmatic mother, a former slalom skier. As Adam delves into his family's unconventional past, he encounters both literal and metaphorical ghosts, symbolizing the unresolved issues and hidden histories that haunt him. This journey not only reveals the complexities of his mother's life but also forces Adam to confront his own identity and the legacy of his family's choices.
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The Last Chairlift, John Irving
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- Released
- 2022
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- Title
- The Last Chairlift
- Language
- English
- Authors
- John Irving
- Publisher
- Simon & Schuster
- Released
- 2022
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 912
- ISBN13
- 9781501189272
- Series
- Tags
- Fiction, Historical Fiction, Love, Family, USA, Relationships, LGBTQ+, American Literature, Literary Fiction, Coming Of Age, Writing, Family relationships, Mothers, Actors and Actresses, Writers, Father, Sagas, Family Sagas, Transgender, Skiing, AIDS, Ronald Reagan, 1911-2004
- First published
- 2022
- Original title
- The Last Chairlift
- Rating
- 3.3 out of 5
- Description
- Exploring themes of family secrets and personal discovery, the protagonist travels to Aspen to uncover the truth about his enigmatic mother, a former slalom skier. As Adam delves into his family's unconventional past, he encounters both literal and metaphorical ghosts, symbolizing the unresolved issues and hidden histories that haunt him. This journey not only reveals the complexities of his mother's life but also forces Adam to confront his own identity and the legacy of his family's choices.