How to Talk to a Widower A Novel
How to Talk to a Widower A Novel by Jonathan Tropper is a reprint edition published by Random House Publishing Group on June 24, 2008. This 352-page novel explores the life of Doug Parker, a twenty-nine-year-old widower navigating the complexities of love, loss, and family life in his quiet town. As he deals with the challenges of raising his troubled sixteen-year-old stepson, Russ, Doug finds himself thrust into the chaotic world of dating, where sympathy and curiosity from others often complicate his journey.
Readers will encounter a blend of humor and emotion as Doug’s attempts at dating lead to a series of misadventures that reflect the intricacies of family dynamics and personal loss. The narrative captures the essence of Doug’s struggles, balancing moments of mourning with the absurdities of his new life. With themes of family life and humorous sagas, this novel offers a unique perspective on the trials of starting over amidst the chaos of suburban existence.
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A “hilarious but emotion-packed novel” (USA Today) about love, lust, and loss, from the New York Times bestselling author of This Is Where I Leave You
“A mixture of mourning and mockery . . . surprisingly moving.”—Entertainment Weekly
Doug Parker is a widower at age twenty-nine, and in his quiet town, that makes him the object of sympathy, curiosity, and in some cases even unbridled desire. But Doug has more urgent things on his mind, such as his sixteen-year-old stepson, Russ, a once-sweet kid who is now getting into increasingly serious trouble. As Doug starts dipping his toes into the shark-infested waters of the second-time-around dating scene, it isn’t long before his new life is spinning hopelessly out of control, cutting a harrowing and often humorous swath of sexual missteps and escalating chaos across a suburban landscape.
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