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Gone So Long: A Novel
Gone So Long: A Novel | Andre Dubus III
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Andre Dubus IIIs first novel in a decade is a masterpiece of thrilling tension and heartrending empathy. Few writers can enter their characters so completely or evoke their lives as viscerally as Andre Dubus III. In this deeply compelling new novel, a father, estranged for the worst of reasons, is driven to seek out the daughter he has not seen in decades. Daniel Ahearn lives a quiet, solitary existence in a seaside New England town. Forty years ago, following a shocking act of impulsive violence on his part, his daughter, Susan, was ripped from his arms by police. Now in her forties, Susan still suffers from the trauma of a night she doesnt remember, as she struggles to feel settled, to love a man and create something that lasts. Lois, her maternal grandmother who raised her, tries to find peace in her antique shop in a quaint Florida town but cannot escape her own anger, bitterness, and fear. Cathartic, affirming, and steeped in the empathy and precise observations of character for which Dubus is celebrated, Gone So Long explores how the wounds of the past afflict the people we become, and probes the limits of recovery and absolution.
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BarbaraBB
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There is Daniel, who long ago killed his wife, their daughter Susan who witnessed it all and her grandmother Lois, who raises her after her father goes to prison and makes sure they never get in touch. 40 years later Daniel is dying and wants to come to terms with his past and to once meet his daughter again. Lois wants to prevent this and Susan is confused and angry. A dense, painful story with memorable characters.

#ReadingUSA2019 #Florida

Kaye I‘ve had my eye on this for awhile now. I‘ve been wondering how it is. Sounds good. 5y
Librarybelle Wow...sounds so tragic and emotional 5y
TheNerdyProfessor I tried the first few pages months ago but wasn't drawn to the writing. Your post has encouraged me to try again! 5y
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BarbaraBB @TheNerdyProfessor I agree it needs a bit of getting into but once you‘ve got the hang of it, it is really powerful writing! 5y
Samplergal I loved it. 5y
BarbaraBB @Samplergal I remember your review. It made me want to read it immediately! 5y
NatalieR I snagged a signed copy at my local indie a couple weeks ago. Looking forward to reading it! 👍 5y
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ChrisBohjalian
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Bedtime reading. Good-night.

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Samplergal
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Read my review at https://safepassagesandprose.weebly.com. I fixed the link. Autocorrected it. 😂

Samplergal You can try the link again. I hate auto correct. 5y
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Samplergal
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I fell far short of the goal, but finished two books. Gone So Long is an amazing book! 5⭐️ I am so glad I finally finished it. #readathon. #24b4Monday #nexttime

Andrew65 That‘s still a great achievement, well done! 👍😊 5y
BeansPage You did great sweetie!!! I know next time you'll do even better 😉 5y
Redwritinghood He‘s coming to my local library soon! I haven‘t read any of his books, though. Sounds like I should. 5y
Samplergal @Redwritinghood oh yes! This is, imho, even better than 5y
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Samplergal
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I‘m so behind with my ARCs so I‘m trying to finish this chunkster today. At 480, it might enjoy some editing, but I‘m enjoying it still. From the same author of House of Sand and Fog. #arc2018 #24B4Monday

Andrew65 Good luck with it. 😊 5y
Samplergal So good! 5y
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Tanzy13
Gone So Long: A Novel | Andre Dubus III
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Andre Dubus III's first novel in a decade is a masterpiece of thrilling tension and heartrending empathy.

Gone So Long explores how the wounds of the past afflict the people we become, and probes the limits of recovery and absolution...

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TheNerdyProfessor
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Found this adorable mug @BooksOnTheSquare in Providence. I also bought the tagged book and can't wait to dive into it!
#democracy #bookscansolveanything #indiebookstore #shoplocal #justsaynotoamazonbooks

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Gaylagal2
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Today's New York Times section By the Book featured Andre Dubus III (love him). I found his answer to recommending the president to read one book hysterically true 😂

MicrobeMom 😂🤣 6y
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LaurenAsh
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My week's winnings!

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KGlibrarian
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This book dragged a little for me but was a compelling story about a man who commits a horrific murder and leaves his young daughter behind. One thing that annoyed me (and I see this with many male authors) is that Dubus described all the female characters‘ breasts at some point—not necessary!

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bermudaonion
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Andre Dubus III signed books at Book Expo so long, he missed his train.