Local Girls
Local Girls by Alice Hoffman, published by Penguin Publishing Group on May 1, 2000, is a reissue that spans 208 pages in English. This collection of interconnected stories delves into the lives of the Samuelson family, set against the backdrop of Long Island. Through the lens of Gretel, the narrative explores themes of family dynamics, personal struggles, and the impact of tragedy on relationships.
Readers will find a poignant portrayal of a neighborhood filled with dreamers, as the stories reveal the complexities of family life. The book presents the challenges faced by Gretel as she navigates her parents’ divorce, her cousin Margot’s quest for love, and the choices of her brother, who forgoes academic opportunities for a different path. With its focus on familial bonds and emotional upheaval, Local Girls offers a reflective look at the intricacies of life and the connections that define us.
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The New York Times bestselling author of The Rules of Magic is at her haunting, thought-provoking best with these interconnected stories about a Long Island family.
Alice Hoffman casts her spell over a neighborhood filled with dreamers and dreams as she evokes the world of the Samuelsons, a family torn apart by tragedy and bound together by devotion. As Gretel grows up, she is witness to the breakup of her parents’ marriage, the ups and downs of her cousin Margot’s search for love, the deterioration of a brother who passes up Harvard for a job at the Food Star, and emotional explosions that shatter the suburban quiet…
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