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Crossing to Safety
549 pages
An intimate, observant exploration of marriage and friendship that reminds us that love and connection are a marathon, not a sprint.
What it feels like
Set against the backdrop of Vermont, this novel offers a deeply observant and intimate reading experience that explores the intricate dynamics of long-term marriage and enduring friendship. The narrative unfolds at a steady, deliberate pace, perfectly mirroring its central theme that commitment is a marathon rather than a sprint. Readers will find themselves immersed in a contemplative mood, surrounded by the quiet complexities of intertwined lives, couple-centric social circles, and the nuanced realities of the writing life. The prose is grounded and reflective, capturing the earnest reality of sharing a life with another person. It is an ideal read for anyone who appreciates a thoughtful, character-driven exploration of how relationships weather the passage of time.
- Mood
- contemplative
- grounded
- intimate
- Tone
- reflective
- earnest
- observant
- intimate
- Pace
- steady
- Themes
- long-term marriage · enduring friendship · couple dynamics · the writing life
- The writing
- Observant and grounded, carefully detailing the quiet complexities of shared lives and creative pursuits.
- The arc
- A reflective journey that traces the enduring, marathon-like endurance required in long-term relationships and deep friendships.
- Who it's for
- Anyone who has navigated a long-term relationship or experienced the unique dynamic of spending their social lives intertwined with other couples.
About the book
This novel is perfect for anyone who’s been in a long-term relationship, or realized that the majority of their social time is spent with other couples. A great reminder that marriage is a marathon, not a sprint.
Description from Open Library.
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