A Weekend in New York
A Weekend in New York by Benjamin Markovits, published by Faber & Faber in 2019, presents a nuanced exploration of family dynamics through the lens of a mid-ranking tennis professional, Paul Essinger. Set against the backdrop of Manhattan, the narrative unfolds over a weekend when Paul’s parents visit, coinciding with the lead-up to the US Open. The story captures the essence of an upper-middle-class family, highlighting the complexities of relationships and the pressures of familial roles.
Readers will find a rich tapestry of domestic tension as multiple generations interact, raising questions about identity and responsibility within the family unit. The book delves into themes of family life and city life, offering a reflective look at the challenges faced by individuals in their personal and social spheres. With 352 pages, this edition invites readers to engage with the intricate interplay of personal and societal expectations, making it a significant addition to contemporary literary fiction.
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“Paul Essinger is a mid-ranking tennis professional on the ATP tour. His girlfriend Dana is an ex-model and photographer, and the mother of their two-year-old son, Cal. Together they form a tableau of the contented upper-middle-class New York family. But summer storms are blowing through Manhattan, and Paul’s parents have come to stay in the build-up to the US Open. Over the course of the weekend, several generations of domestic tension are brought to boiling point. What does it mean to be a family? To be an individual? And how do we deal with the responsibilities these roles impose upon us? A Weekend In New York intertwines the politics of the household and the state to forge a luminous national portrait on a deceptively local scale. Recalling some of America’s most celebrated novelists – this is John Updike’s Rabbit for a new generation – Benjamin Markovits’ writing reminds us of the heights that social realism can reach.”–
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