The Free
The Free by Willy Vlautin, published by Faber & Faber on March 5, 2015, is a novel that explores the lives of individuals grappling with the aftermath of war and personal struggles. The narrative centers on Leroy Kervin, who, after being severely wounded in the Iraq war, has spent eight years in a group home. As he faces the challenges of daily life, he retreats into a vivid mental world filled with romance and adventure, seeking solace from his unbearable reality.
Readers will encounter the intertwined stories of Leroy, Freddie McCall, and Pauline Hawkins as they navigate their respective hardships. Freddie, the night man at Leroy’s group home, juggles multiple jobs while facing financial ruin and contemplating a risky opportunity. Meanwhile, Pauline, a dedicated nurse, tends to the wounded while managing her own family issues, only to find her emotional barriers challenged by a young runaway. This edition, comprising 288 pages, delves into themes of resilience and the complexities of human connection amid adversity.
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Severely wounded in the Iraq war, Leroy Kervin has lived in a group home for eight years. Frustrated by the simplest daily routines, he finds his existence has become unbearable. An act of desperation helps him disappear deep into his mind, into a world of romance and science fiction, danger and adventure where he is whole once again. Freddie McCall, the night man at Leroy’s group home, works two jobs yet still can’t make ends meet. He’s lost his wife and kids, and the house is next. Medical bills have buried him in debt, a situation that propels him to consider a lucrative — and dangerous — proposition. Pauline Hawkins, a nurse, cares for the sick and wounded, including Leroy. She also looks after her mentally ill elderly father. Yet she remains emotionally removed, until she meets a young runaway who touches something deep and unexpected inside her.
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