Desmond, Sean
Sophomores
- ISBN 13:
- 9780593084854
- author:
- Desmond, Sean
- format:
- Paperback / softback
- publisher:
- Penguin Putnam Inc
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2022
- Pages:
- 320
- Dimensions:
- 20.6 x 13.7 x 2.3 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- Fiction & Literature, Literary, Fiction & Literature,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 4 working days
Description
The late 1980s come alive in this moving story of one boy's unforgettable sophomore year and his parents' surprising journey alongside him. As life as normal begins to unravel for the Malone family, they face challenges that test their relationships and force them to confront their own demons. Pat, struggling with a recent diagnosis, finds solace in drink, while his wife Anne is drawn into a highly publicized trial, forcing her to question everything she thought she knew. Their only son Daniel, a bright but unmotivated sophomore, finds unexpected guidance in his Honors English class, where he and his classmates are challenged by their enigmatic teacher Mr. Oglesby. As the family navigates this pivotal year, they must come to terms with their own identities and the future that lies ahead. With humor and tenderness, Sophomores captures the poignancy of coming-of-age, teenage epiphanies, and heartbreak, and the enduring power of family redemption.