With Teeth A Novel
With Teeth A Novel by Kristen Arnett is a reprint edition published by Penguin on May 31, 2022. This 304-page book presents a story centered on Sammie Lucas, a mother grappling with her complex relationship with her son, Samson. Set against the backdrop of their Florida home, the narrative explores themes of motherhood, family dynamics, and the challenges of maintaining a queer family in the face of personal and relational turmoil.
Readers will find a candid exploration of the struggles that arise as Sammie navigates her feelings of fear and resentment towards her son and her wife, Monika. As Samson transitions from a difficult toddler to a troubled teenager, the family’s attempts to present a picture-perfect life begin to unravel. With Teeth delves into the intricacies of family life, highlighting the emotional challenges and the potential for conflict within intimate relationships. This edition offers a thought-provoking look at the delicate balance of love and discord in a modern family setting.
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NAMED A BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR BY THE WASHINGTON POST, VOGUE, MARIE CLAIRE, READER’S DIGEST, AND GOOD HOUSEKEEPING
“A gripping read…Unabashedly queer, probing and unafraid…Exceedingly engaging.” –USA Today
“Sublimely weird, fluently paced, brazenly funny and gayer still, and it richly deserves to find readers.” –New York Times
From the author of the New York Times–bestselling sensation Mostly Dead Things: a surprising and moving story of two mothers, one difficult son, and the limitations of marriage, parenthood, and love
If she’s being honest, Sammie Lucas is scared of her son. Working from home in the close quarters of their Florida house, she lives with one wary eye peeled on Samson, a sullen, unknowable boy who resists her every attempt to bond with him. Uncertain in her own feelings about motherhood, she tries her best—driving, cleaning, cooking, prodding him to finish projects for school—while growing increasingly resentful of Monika, her confident but absent wife. As Samson grows from feral toddler to surly teenager, Sammie’s life begins to deteriorate into a mess of unruly behavior, and her struggle to create a picture-perfect queer family unravels. When her son’s hostility finally spills over into physical aggression, Sammie must confront her role in the mess—and the possibility that it will never be clean again.
Blending the warmth and wit of Arnett’s breakout hit, Mostly Dead Things, with a candid take on queer family dynamics, With Teeth is a thought-provoking portrait of the delicate fabric of family—and the many ways it can be torn apart.
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