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There is Daniel, who long ago killed his wife, their daughter Susan who witnessed it all and her grandmother Lois, who raises her after her father goes to prison and makes sure they never get in touch. 40 years later Daniel is dying and wants to come to terms with his past and to once meet his daughter again. Lois wants to prevent this and Susan is confused and angry. A dense, painful story with memorable characters.

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Bedtime reading. Good-night.

Read my review at https://safepassagesandprose.weebly.com. I fixed the link. Autocorrected it. 😂

I fell far short of the goal, but finished two books. Gone So Long is an amazing book! 5⭐️ I am so glad I finally finished it. #readathon. #24b4Monday #nexttime

I‘m so behind with my ARCs so I‘m trying to finish this chunkster today. At 480, it might enjoy some editing, but I‘m enjoying it still. From the same author of House of Sand and Fog. #arc2018 #24B4Monday

Andre Dubus III's first novel in a decade is a masterpiece of thrilling tension and heartrending empathy.

Gone So Long explores how the wounds of the past afflict the people we become, and probes the limits of recovery and absolution...

Found this adorable mug @BooksOnTheSquare in Providence. I also bought the tagged book and can't wait to dive into it!
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Today's New York Times section By the Book featured Andre Dubus III (love him). I found his answer to recommending the president to read one book hysterically true 😂

My week's winnings!

This book dragged a little for me but was a compelling story about a man who commits a horrific murder and leaves his young daughter behind. One thing that annoyed me (and I see this with many male authors) is that Dubus described all the female characters‘ breasts at some point—not necessary!

Andre Dubus III signed books at Book Expo so long, he missed his train.