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The Rich People Have Gone Away: A Novel BY Regina Porter
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The Rich People Have Gone Away is an electric novel that weaves together secrets, connection, and community in the vibrant tapestry of New York City.
Brooklyn, 2020. As the city locks down, Theo Harper and his pregnant wife, Darla, retreat to their summer cottage upstate, a privilege not shared by everyone in their upscale Park Slope building. While Theo and Darla enjoy relative safety, their neighbors remain behind: Xavier, a teenager in a Cardi B T-shirt, and Darla’s best friend Ruby and her partner Katsumi, who are battling to keep their Michelin-starred restaurant afloat.
During a hike on the aptly named Devil’s Path, Theo reveals a long-held secret, sparking a heated argument. When Darla disappears soon after, Theo becomes the prime suspect. As Darla’s family and friends converge to search for her, Ruby and Katsumi try to mediate tensions and uncover the truth.
Against the backdrop of a city in flux, the lives of these ordinary New Yorkers intersect in unexpected ways, revealing hidden layers of hope, love, and inequality. Through a powerful narrative, The Rich People Have Gone Away explores the connections between past and present, showing how no one can fully escape their history.
Cinematic and preternaturally humane, this riveting novel highlights the shared experiences and deep-seated challenges faced by its diverse characters, ultimately delivering a poignant reminder of the ways in which our lives are intertwined.
Brooklyn, 2020. As the city locks down, Theo Harper and his pregnant wife, Darla, retreat to their summer cottage upstate, a privilege not shared by everyone in their upscale Park Slope building. While Theo and Darla enjoy relative safety, their neighbors remain behind: Xavier, a teenager in a Cardi B T-shirt, and Darla’s best friend Ruby and her partner Katsumi, who are battling to keep their Michelin-starred restaurant afloat.
During a hike on the aptly named Devil’s Path, Theo reveals a long-held secret, sparking a heated argument. When Darla disappears soon after, Theo becomes the prime suspect. As Darla’s family and friends converge to search for her, Ruby and Katsumi try to mediate tensions and uncover the truth.
Against the backdrop of a city in flux, the lives of these ordinary New Yorkers intersect in unexpected ways, revealing hidden layers of hope, love, and inequality. Through a powerful narrative, The Rich People Have Gone Away explores the connections between past and present, showing how no one can fully escape their history.
Cinematic and preternaturally humane, this riveting novel highlights the shared experiences and deep-seated challenges faced by its diverse characters, ultimately delivering a poignant reminder of the ways in which our lives are intertwined.
Listed on 12 August, 2024