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In his second novel, An Ocean in Iowa, Peter Hedges explores the childhood of seven-year-old Scotty Ocean in 1969 Iowa. Struggling with family issues, including an alcoholic mother and a strict father, Scotty's life spirals after his mother abandons them. The novel balances dark themes with humor and vivid detail, capturing the era's turmoil.
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An Ocean in Iowa, Peter Hedges
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