Goldengrove A Novel
Goldengrove A Novel by Francine Prose, published by Harper Collins on September 8, 2009, is a reprint edition comprising 288 pages. The story centers on thirteen-year-old Nico, whose life is profoundly changed following the sudden death of her older sister. Set against the backdrop of New England’s Mirror Lake, Nico navigates her grief and confusion while becoming entangled in a complex relationship with her sister’s boyfriend, exploring themes of loss and the transition from childhood to adolescence.
In this novel, readers will encounter Nico’s journey through a summer filled with emotional turmoil and self-discovery. The narrative delves into the intricacies of family life and the challenges faced by young women as they grapple with the realities of loss and recovery. As Nico confronts the limits of parental support, the story captures the tension and complexity of growing up, all while maintaining a vivid sense of summer’s lightness and the intensity of youthful emotions.
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After the sudden death of her beloved older sister, thirteen-year-old Nico finds her life on New England’s idyllic Mirror Lake irrevocably altered. Left alone to grope toward understanding, she falls into a seductive, dangerous relationship with her sister’s boyfriend. Over one haunted summer, Nico faces that life-changing moment when children realize their parents can no longer help them as she experiences the mystery of loss and recovery. Still, for all the darkness at its heart, Goldengrove is radiant with the lightness of summer and charged by the restless sexual tension of adolescence.
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