The Borrower A Novel
The Borrower A Novel by Rebecca Makkai is a reprint edition published by Penguin on May 29, 2012. This 352-page book is presented in English and follows the story of Lucy Hull, a children’s librarian in Hannibal, Missouri. When her favorite patron, ten-year-old Ian Drake, runs away from home, Lucy finds herself caught in a complex situation as she helps him smuggle books past his overbearing mother, who has enrolled him in antigay classes. Their unexpected journey leads them on a road trip that raises questions about freedom and parental authority.
Readers will discover a narrative that intertwines themes of family life and coming of age, as Lucy and Ian navigate their unique circumstances. The story explores the dynamics of their relationship and the challenges they face, prompting reflections on the nature of protection and the meaning of home. This edition invites readers to engage with the characters’ struggles and the broader implications of their choices, making it a thought-provoking read.
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The first novel from the acclaimed author of The Great Believers
“Rarely is a first novel as smart and engaging and learned and funny and moving as The Borrower.” —Richard Russo, author of Pulitzer Prize–winning Empire Falls
Lucy Hull, a children’s librarian in Hannibal, Missouri, finds herself both kidnapper and kidnapped when her favorite patron, ten-year-old Ian Drake, runs away from home. Ian needs Lucy’s help to smuggle books past his overbearing mother, who has enrolled Ian in weekly antigay classes. Desperate to save him from the Drakes, Lucy allows herself to be hijacked by Ian when she finds him camped out in the library after hours, and the odd pair embarks on a crazy road trip. But is it just Ian who is running away? And should Lucy be trying to save a boy from his own parents?
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