With Teeth A Novel
With Teeth A Novel by Kristen Arnett, published by Penguin on June 1, 2021, is a 304-page exploration of family dynamics and the complexities of motherhood. The story centers on Sammie Lucas, who grapples with her fears and frustrations as she navigates her relationship with her son, Samson, in their Florida home. As she struggles to connect with him and manage her feelings about her marriage to Monika, the narrative delves into the challenges of parenting and the emotional turmoil that arises when expectations clash with reality.
Readers will find a candid portrayal of queer family life, as Sammie’s attempts to maintain a picture-perfect household unravel amidst her son’s troubling behavior. The novel examines themes of love, resentment, and the limitations of familial bonds, offering a thought-provoking look at how relationships can be tested. With its blend of warmth and humor, this edition of With Teeth presents a nuanced perspective on the delicate fabric of family, inviting reflection on the ways in which it can be both nurtured and frayed.
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NAMED A BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR BY THE WASHINGTON POST, VOGUE, MARIE CLAIRE, READER’S DIGEST, AND GOOD HOUSEKEEPING
“A gripping read…Unabashedly queer, probing and unafraid…Exceedingly engaging.” –USA Today
“Sublimely weird, fluently paced, brazenly funny and gayer still, and it richly deserves to find readers.” –New York Times
From the author of the New York Times–bestselling sensation Mostly Dead Things: a surprising and moving story of two mothers, one difficult son, and the limitations of marriage, parenthood, and love
If she’s being honest, Sammie Lucas is scared of her son. Working from home in the close quarters of their Florida house, she lives with one wary eye peeled on Samson, a sullen, unknowable boy who resists her every attempt to bond with him. Uncertain in her own feelings about motherhood, she tries her best—driving, cleaning, cooking, prodding him to finish projects for school—while growing increasingly resentful of Monika, her confident but absent wife. As Samson grows from feral toddler to surly teenager, Sammie’s life begins to deteriorate into a mess of unruly behavior, and her struggle to create a picture-perfect queer family unravels. When her son’s hostility finally spills over into physical aggression, Sammie must confront her role in the mess—and the possibility that it will never be clean again.
Blending the warmth and wit of Arnett’s breakout hit, Mostly Dead Things, with a candid take on queer family dynamics, With Teeth is a thought-provoking portrait of the delicate fabric of family—and the many ways it can be torn apart.
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