The Boys
The Boys by Katie Hafner is a novel published by Spiegel and Grau in 2022, featuring 242 pages in English. This debut work explores the life of introverted Ethan Fawcett, who marries the adventurous Barb, believing she will help him escape his solitude. As they foster two young brothers, Tommy and Sam, Ethan’s love for the boys grows, but the arrival of the pandemic complicates their family dynamics, revealing deeper issues in his relationship with Barb.
Readers will find a narrative that delves into themes of family life, marriage, and psychological complexities. The story follows Ethan’s journey as he grapples with his fears and secrets, particularly during a biking trip in Italy with the boys. This edition presents a thoughtful exploration of how unexpected circumstances can impact relationships and personal growth, all while maintaining a blend of humor and surprise.
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“Hafner’s taut and utterly delightful debut is a novel of multitudes. . . . What a wonder of storytelling.”–Weike Wang, New York Times
New York Times Editor’s Choice * Good Morning America Reading Pick * LitHub Most Anticipated Book * Christian Science Monitor Summer Reading Pick
A delicious summer read filled with humor and surprise for readers of Anne Tyler and Kevin Wilson.
When introverted Ethan Fawcett marries fun-loving Barb, so comfortable in the world, he has every reason to believe he will be delivered from a lifetime of solitude. She fills his world with a sense of adventure, expanding his horizons beyond his comfortable routine. To ease Ethan’s fears of becoming a father, Barb suggests they foster two young brothers, Tommy and Sam, and Ethan immediately falls in love with the boys.
When the pandemic hits, he becomes obsessed with providing a perfect life for them. But instead of bringing Barb and Ethan closer together, the boys become a wedge in their relationship, as Ethan is unable to share with Barb a secret that has been haunting him since childhood. Then Ethan takes Tommy and Sam on a biking trip in Italy, and it becomes clear just how unusual Ethan and his boys are.
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