Love and Glory A Novel
Love and Glory, a novel by Robert B. Parker, was published by Random House Publishing Group on September 1, 1984. This 224-page work explores the complexities of love and ambition through the lives of its characters, particularly focusing on Boone Adams, a bright student grappling with his vices, and Jennifer Grayle, the coveted campus beauty. The narrative delves into their intertwined lives, highlighting the promises and disappointments that shape their experiences.
Readers will find a rich tapestry of themes, including romance and the challenges of youth, set against a backdrop of the 20th century. The story presents Boone’s longing for Jennifer amidst his struggles, while also introducing John Merchent, who embodies the qualities Boone lacks. This edition offers a literary exploration of obsession and desire, inviting readers to reflect on the nature of love and the realities of life.
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Boone Adams: He was so smart he wrote half the English papers for the freshman class, when he wasn’t getting drunk at night and waking up hung over in the morning. To him life was full of promise . . . just the ones it didn’t intend to keep.
Jennifer Grayle: She was the campus golden girl, so rich, so pretty, that every boy wanted to take her out. Except Boone. He wanted to marry her.
John Merchent: He was tall and blond with blue eyes and a cleft in his chin like Cary Grant’s. He didn’t have Boone’s lively imagination, but he had something else: Jennifer.
Praise for Love and Glory
“[Robert] Parker writes with economy and precision and wit and passion. . . . Love and Glory [is] one of the best love stories I’ve ever encountered.”—The Press-Chronicle
“A straightforward, unrelenting, shamelessly romantic novel that’s about a two-year obsession. . . . It works . . . [and] love stories that work are almost an extinct breed. Almost.”—Santa Cruz Sentinel
“Parker’s writing is like fine architecture or music—it’s both intricate and direct. There are no false notes.”—Chicago Sun-Times
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