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Violence
Barely any
A child's murder in the backstory; no graphic violence
Language
Barely any
Mild language
Sexual Content
Some
An adult romantic relationship
Substance Use
Barely any
Social drinking
Emotional Intensity
A lot
The psychological weight of grief and the difficulty of re-engaging with life after catastrophic loss
What this book is about
Macon Leary writes guides for business travelers who want to feel at home wherever they are—a man who approaches life itself like an unwanted trip. After the murder of his son Ethan and the collapse of his marriage, Macon retreats further into routines. Then his dog bites the neighbor and he meets Muriel Pritchett, a dog trainer with her own complicated life. Tyler's National Book Award winner is a comedy of emotional disengagement and the unexpected ways we let ourselves be saved.
Notes for sensitive readers
Reader-flagged moments and themes that may affect your experience.
A child's murder as the novel's emotional starting point
A man's emotional withdrawal and slow recovery
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