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The story delves into the tumultuous life of Hollis Clayton, who grapples with personal demons during a summer of solitude. With his wife gone, he becomes consumed by drinking, neighborly obsessions, and the haunting memory of his deceased son. As he avoids his editor and navigates a strained relationship with his girlfriend Marissa, he finds solace in a stray dog and whiskey. Elizabeth Winthrop crafts a poignant and humorous exploration of suburban despair, portraying Hollis as an imperfect yet relatable character facing profound challenges.
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Fireworks, Elizabeth Hartley Winthrop
- Language
- Released
- 2007
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- Title
- Fireworks
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Elizabeth Hartley Winthrop
- Publisher
- Knopf Doubleday Publishing Group
- Released
- 2007
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 304
- ISBN13
- 9781400096978
- Category
- Fiction
- Description
- The story delves into the tumultuous life of Hollis Clayton, who grapples with personal demons during a summer of solitude. With his wife gone, he becomes consumed by drinking, neighborly obsessions, and the haunting memory of his deceased son. As he avoids his editor and navigates a strained relationship with his girlfriend Marissa, he finds solace in a stray dog and whiskey. Elizabeth Winthrop crafts a poignant and humorous exploration of suburban despair, portraying Hollis as an imperfect yet relatable character facing profound challenges.