Last Night in Twisted River A Novel
Last Night in Twisted River, a novel by John Irving, is a reprint edition published by Random House Publishing Group on June 15, 2010. This 592-page book is presented in English and unfolds in 1954 within a logging and sawmill settlement in northern New Hampshire, where a twelve-year-old boy mistakenly identifies the local constable’s girlfriend as a bear. This incident sets off a chain of events that forces both the boy and his father to flee, leading them on a journey through various locations, including Boston and Toronto, while being pursued by the relentless constable.
Readers will find a narrative that spans five decades, exploring themes of family life and the complexities of human relationships. The story is enriched by the presence of a libertarian logger who becomes their protector amidst the chaos. Last Night in Twisted River delves into the darker aspects of society, reflecting on the nature of hatred and conflict, all conveyed through Irving’s distinctive storytelling style. This edition invites readers to engage with a richly woven saga that captures the essence of life in the United States during a transformative period.
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In 1954, in the cookhouse of a logging and sawmill settlement in northern New Hampshire, an anxious twelve-year-old boy mistakes the local constable’s girlfriend for a bear.
Both the twelve-year-old and his father become fugitives, forced to run from Coos County—to Boston, to southern Vermont, to Toronto—pursued by the implacable constable. Their lone protector is a fiercely libertarian logger, once a river driver, who befriends them. In a story spanning five decades, Last Night in Twisted River depicts the recent half-century in the United States as “a living replica of Coos County, where lethal hatreds were generally permitted to run their course.”
What further distinguishes Last Night in Twisted River is the author’s unmistakable voice—the inimitable voice of an accomplished storyteller.
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