Salt Water
Salt Water by Charles Simmons, published by Pushkin Press, Limited in July 2025, is a poignant exploration of adolescence set against the backdrop of a New England beach house in 1963. The narrative follows fifteen-year-old Michael as he navigates the complexities of first love with the girl next door, twenty-year-old Zina. This summer marks a turning point for Michael, as he grapples with the nuances of adult communication, betrayal, and the unraveling of his youthful innocence.
Readers will find a rich tapestry of family dynamics and relationships woven throughout this literary work. The story delves into themes of love and betrayal, capturing the essence of a transformative summer that ultimately leads to Michael’s coming-of-age. With its evocative prose and emotional depth, Salt Water presents a reflective look at the bittersweet nature of growing up, making it a significant addition to the canon of classic fiction. This edition spans 192 pages and is presented in English.
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It’s 1963, and fifteen-year-old Michael is spending the summer in the usual place: his family’s New England beach house. This isn’t a summer like the others, though. This is the summer he falls in love with the girl next door, twenty-year-old Zina. This is the summer he begins to understand the difference between what adults say and what they really mean. This is the summer he finds himself betrayed and learns in his turn to betray. This is the summer his life falls apart.
This devastating coming-of-age story, inspired by Ivan Turgenev’s classic novel First Love, is a witty, elegiac masterpiece, which captures all the booze-soaked, salt-brined atmosphere of America’s last summer of innocence.
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