At Paradise Gate

Intergenerational strife unfolds as seventy-seven-year-old Ike Robison lies dying, while his wife fiercely protects their marriage from the well-meaning but intrusive efforts of their three middle-aged daughters and a granddaughter. Jane Smiley masterfully captures the complexities of family dynamics and the struggles for survival within a domestic setting, delivering a poignant exploration of love, conflict, and resilience that resonates with her celebrated literary style.