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London Bridge: A Fictional Memoir
Hardcover
ISBN13: 9781665718370
Publisher: Archway Pub
Published: Apr 10 2022
Pages: 326
Weight: 1.21
Height: 0.88 Width: 5.50 Depth: 8.50
Language: English
Tom Pierson's freshman obsessions-with American literature and with the pert assistant to the dean of Abbott College-dominate his first term. When his idealism, inspired by Jack London's portrayal of working-class struggles, collides with establishment forces, he learns to rue a lesson from London: that fate is often capriciously twisted.
Steven Dhondt brings passion and literary sophistication to this coming-of-age novel. The telltale themes-idolization of inspiring role models, youthful bravado undermined by self doubt, first love, and betrayal-are outlined in graceful prose with signature empathy. Dhondt deftly pays homage to Jack London by emulating the master's satire and keen understanding of human nature in a story that builds to a tumultuous conclusion.
I need to find my way. And I think it's through London. Show me how to travel. Maybe if I follow your path, I can learn how to keep traveling.
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