This Is Just Exactly Like You A Novel
This Is Just Exactly Like You, a novel by Drew Perry, is a reprint edition published by Penguin on March 29, 2011. The book spans 336 pages and is presented in English. It follows the story of Jack Lang, who makes an impulsive decision to buy a house across the street from his own, leading to significant upheaval in his life. His wife, Beth, leaves him and their autistic son, Hendrick, for Jack’s best friend, Terry Canavan. As Jack navigates this turmoil, he grapples with his own feelings of uncertainty and the unexpected changes in his son’s behavior.
Readers will find a narrative rich in themes of parenthood, infidelity, and the complexities of suburban life. As Hendrick begins to speak fluently in Spanish, Jack realizes he is entering uncharted territory, further complicated by the arrival of Canavan’s ex-girlfriend, Rena. The novel offers insights into the challenges and surprises of family dynamics, set against a backdrop of defunct putt-putt courses and karaoke bars. This debut work presents a blend of wit and wisdom, exploring the intricacies of marriage and the occasional miracles that life can bring.
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“Richly imagined, beautifully written, and completely absorbing. I found myself spellbound, turning pages well past my bedtime. What a fine, fine book.” -Tim O’Brien
After Jack Lang impulsively buys the house directly across the street from his own, his wife, Beth, has finally had enough. She leaves him- and their six-year-old autistic son, Hendrick-for Jack’s best friend, Terry Canavan. Jack tries telling everyone he’s okay, but even he’s not so sure. When Hendrick, who rarely talks, starts speaking in fluent Spanish, Jack knows he’s in uncharted territory. But once Canavan’s ex- girlfriend Rena turns up at his door to see how things are going, Jack begins to suspect the world could be far more complicated than he’d ever believed. Set against a landscape of defunct putt-putt courses and karaoke bars, parenthood and infidelity, This Is Just Exactly Like You is a wise and witty debut novel with captivating insights into marriage, autism, suburban fiasco, and life’s occasional miracles.
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