Tyler's first published novel was set in the small town of Sandhill, North Carolina in the 1960's. The story is told from the perspective of Ben Joe Hawkes, who grew up in a household of eccentric women, six sisters, mother and grandmother. His father has abandoned the family...
During Ben Joe's first semester in Columbia law school, he returns home when his eldest sister has left her husband and comes home with her child. Is Ben Joe worried about his sister, or is it an excuse to escape the boredom of school? While back home, he reconnects with his high school sweetheart Shelley...
The story plot seems mundane at times compared to Tyler's later works, but she delves into the nuances of ordinary daily lives so spectacularly that I was drawn to the characters. There is also an interview with the author at the end of this paperback edition for the readers to enjoy.
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