Goldengrove A Novel
Goldengrove A Novel by Francine Prose, published by HarperCollins on September 16, 2008, is a poignant exploration of loss and the complexities of family life. This first edition, comprising 288 pages, centers on thirteen-year-old Nico as she navigates the aftermath of her sister’s death. With her parents struggling to cope in their own ways, Nico finds herself drawn into a complicated relationship with her sister’s boyfriend, highlighting the challenges of understanding grief and the search for clarity in a tumultuous time.
In this narrative, readers will encounter themes of adolescence, the impact of sudden loss, and the intricate dynamics of family relationships. As Nico grapples with her feelings and the realities of her changing world, the story unfolds over a summer filled with both darkness and the vibrancy of youth. The novel delves into the power of art and the journey of recovery, offering a reflective look at how young individuals confront the limitations of parental support during pivotal moments in their lives.
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At the center of Francine Prose’s profoundly moving new novel is a young girl facing the consequences of sudden loss after the death of her sister. As her parents drift toward their own risky consolations, thirteen-year-old Nico is left alone to grope toward understanding and clarity, falling into a seductive, dangerous relationship with her sister’s enigmatic boyfriend.
Over one haunted summer, Nico must face that life-changing moment when children realize their parents can no longer help them. She learns about the power of art, of time and place, the mystery of loss and recovery. But for all the darkness at the novel’s heart, the narrative itself is radiant with the lightness of summer and charged by the restless sexual tension of teenage life.
Goldengrove takes its place among the great novels of adolescence, beside Henry James’s The Awkward Age and L. P. Hartley’s The Go-Between.
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