The Brave A Novel
The Brave by Nicholas Evans, published by Little, Brown on October 12, 2010, is a novel that delves into the complexities of family dynamics and the impact of past traumas. At the center of the story is eight-year-old Tom Bedford, who navigates a challenging childhood marked by distant parents and a harsh boarding school environment. His life takes a dramatic turn when his sister Diane falls in love with a famous TV cowboy, leading the family to Hollywood, where Tom’s dreams initially seem to come true. However, the darker realities of fame soon emerge, culminating in a violent event that forever alters their lives.
Readers will find a narrative that explores themes of love, identity, and the consequences of family secrets. As Tom grapples with the long-lasting effects of his childhood experiences, the story unfolds to reveal how a shocking incident from the past resurfaces when his estranged son, a US Marine, faces murder charges. This prompts Tom to confront his own demons and understand the true meaning of bravery. The Brave offers a poignant examination of the legacy of violence and the fallibility of heroes, set against the backdrop of the American West. With 368 pages, this edition is presented in English and provides a deep, reflective reading experience.
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There’s little love in eight-year-old Tom Bedford’s life. His parents are old and remote and the boarding school they’ve sent him to bristles with bullies and sadistic staff. The only comfort he gets is from his fantasy world of Cowboys and Indians. But when his sister Diane, a rising star of stage and screen, falls in love with one of his idols, the suave TV cowboy Ray Montane, Tom’s life is transformed. They move to Hollywood and all his dreams seem to have come true. Soon, however, the sinister side of Tinseltown casts its shadow and a shocking act of violence changes their lives forever.
What happened all those years ago remains a secret that corrodes Tom’s life and wrecks his marriage. Only when his estranged son, a US Marine, is charged with murder do the events resurface, forcing him to confront his demons. As he struggles to save his son’s life, he will learn the true meaning of bravery.
Powerfully written and intensely moving, The Brave traces the legacy of violence behind the myth of the American West and explores our quest for love and identity, the fallibility of heroes and the devastating effects of family secrets.
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