Literary Fiction
An epic tale of humanity across 2,000 years, exploring family, destiny, and the unchanging nature of emotions.
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An epic tale of humanity across 2,000 years, exploring family, destiny, and the unchanging nature of emotions.
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From the bestselling author of A Ladder to the Sky'"a darkly funny novel that races like a beating heart" (People)'comes a new novel that plays out across all of human history: a story as precise as it is unlimited. This story starts with a family. For now, it is a father and a mother with two sons, one with his father's violence in his blood, one with his mother's artistry. One leaves. One stays. They will be joined by others whose deeds will determine their fate. It is a beginning. Their stori...
What's Inside
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Romance & sex
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Moderate sexual references; some explicit language like 'unexpected engorgement' noted. Sexual coercion or threat; not detailed in reviews.
Violence & gore
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Frequent violence including family conflict and vengeance; graphic scenes mentioned.
Profanity
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Minor use of strong language; not a dominant feature.
Substance use
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No evidence found in available sources.
LGBTQ+ Rep.
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Religious content
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Minor religious themes tied to historical settings; not central.
Magic & witchcraft
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Occult / demonology
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Political content
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Moderate political references, including a crisis on U.S. election night 2016.
Self-harm / suicide
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Abuse & suffering
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Major themes of family violence, cruelty, and systemic suffering across history. Sexual coercion or threat; not detailed in reviews.
Other
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