Goodnight, Nebraska
Goodnight, Nebraska by Tom McNeal is a literary fiction novel published by Knopf Doubleday Publishing Group on June 1, 1999. This 336-page book follows the story of 17-year-old Randall Hunsacker, who, after a violent incident, finds himself in a small Nebraska farm town. Initially dismissive of his new surroundings, which he refers to as “Sludgeville,” Randall’s journey leads him to discover the complexities of hope, passion, and cruelty that define this seemingly provincial community.
Readers will encounter a narrative that delves into themes of redemption and belonging as Randall navigates his new life in Goodnight. The novel presents a vivid portrayal of small-town dynamics, where Randall’s presence evokes both fear and admiration. As he forms connections, including a romantic relationship, the story unfolds against the backdrop of a community that ultimately embraces him. This edition offers an insightful exploration of contemporary life in rural America, capturing the essence of a young man’s struggle for acceptance and identity.
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At the age of 17, Randall Hunsacker shoots his mother’s boyfriend, steals a car and comes close to killing himself. His second chance lies in a small Nebraska farm town, where the landmarks include McKibben’s Mobil Station, Frmka’s Superette, and a sign that says The Wages of Sin is Hell. This is Goodnight, a place so ingrown and provincial that Randall calls it “Sludgeville”-until he starts thinking of it as home.
In this pitch-perfect novel, Tom McNeal explores the currents of hope, passion, and cruelty beneath the surface of the American heartland. In Randall, McNeal creates an outcast whose redemption lies in Goodnight, a strange, small, but ultimately embracing community where Randall will inspire fear and adulation, win the love of a beautiful girl and nearly throw it all away.
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