Wildlife
Wildlife by Richard Ford, published by Vintage in 2003, is a work of fiction that explores the complexities of family dynamics and personal transformation. Set against the backdrop of the Rocky Mountains in the autumn of 1960, the narrative follows Joe Brinson and his parents as they seek a new life on the American frontier. As Joe’s father departs to combat raging forest fires, and his mother becomes involved with another man, Joe’s world begins to unravel, leading to profound changes in his life.
Readers will find a poignant examination of the impact of external circumstances on familial relationships and individual identity. The story delves into themes of loss and change, as Joe grapples with the shifting landscape of his home life amidst the turmoil of the natural world around him. With 162 pages, this edition presents a concise yet impactful narrative that captures the essence of a pivotal moment in Joe’s life, reflecting on the broader implications of personal and environmental upheaval.
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In the autumn of 1960, Joe Brinson and his parents move to the edge of the Rocky Mountains to cash in on the promise of the American frontier, to seize a future as broad as the sweep of the Montana prairies. But when Joe’s father leaves home to fight the forest fires that have raged since the summer, and his mother meets an older man, Joe finds his life changing too suddenly, blazing into unrecognisable pieces like the forests surrounding them.
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