Long Island Compromise: A Novel By Taffy Brodesser-Akner
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In a narrative that spans decades and generations, Long Island Compromise by the acclaimed author of Fleishman Is in Trouble delves into the complexities of one American family and the enduring legacy of trauma and wealth.
In 1980, Carl Fletcher, a wealthy businessman, is violently kidnapped from his suburban driveway, an event that fractures the seemingly idyllic facade of their suburban paradise. Despite his return within a week, slightly worse for wear, the Fletchers never truly recover. Carl secretly grapples with the aftermath of his ordeal, while Ruth, his wife, dedicates herself to shielding him from emotional turmoil.
Their three adult children navigate their own tumultuous paths: Nathan, crippled by fear, stagnates in his legal career; Beamer, a screenwriter, drowns his anxieties in excess; and Jenny strives tirelessly to distance herself from her family's troubled history, only to find herself defined by it.
As the family confronts a dwindling fortune and the unsettling truths about their wealth's impact on their lives, they are forced to reckon with questions of success, failure, and the enduring effects of their shared trauma. From the pursuit of success to the specter of historical trauma, from ambition to the anxieties of inheritance, the novel weaves a tapestry of American Jewish life with humor, poignancy, and a keen eye for the complexities of familial bonds.
Long Island Compromise promises a rich exploration of generational dynamics, the pursuit of identity, and the intricate intersections of privilege and adversity. It navigates through themes of heritage, ambition, and the often-hidden connections that bind a family together across time and circumstance. 📚❤️
In 1980, Carl Fletcher, a wealthy businessman, is violently kidnapped from his suburban driveway, an event that fractures the seemingly idyllic facade of their suburban paradise. Despite his return within a week, slightly worse for wear, the Fletchers never truly recover. Carl secretly grapples with the aftermath of his ordeal, while Ruth, his wife, dedicates herself to shielding him from emotional turmoil.
Their three adult children navigate their own tumultuous paths: Nathan, crippled by fear, stagnates in his legal career; Beamer, a screenwriter, drowns his anxieties in excess; and Jenny strives tirelessly to distance herself from her family's troubled history, only to find herself defined by it.
As the family confronts a dwindling fortune and the unsettling truths about their wealth's impact on their lives, they are forced to reckon with questions of success, failure, and the enduring effects of their shared trauma. From the pursuit of success to the specter of historical trauma, from ambition to the anxieties of inheritance, the novel weaves a tapestry of American Jewish life with humor, poignancy, and a keen eye for the complexities of familial bonds.
Long Island Compromise promises a rich exploration of generational dynamics, the pursuit of identity, and the intricate intersections of privilege and adversity. It navigates through themes of heritage, ambition, and the often-hidden connections that bind a family together across time and circumstance. 📚❤️
Listed on 11 July, 2024