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Violence
Barely any
Mild
Language
Barely any
Mild
Sexual Content
Barely any
Mild romance
Substance Use
None
None
Emotional Intensity
Barely any
Light
What this book is about
Trevor Benson returns to his grandfather's farm in North Carolina after being injured in Afghanistan. He meets a deputy sheriff and a mysterious elderly neighbor. A quieter Sparks novel about veterans, rural communities, and starting over.
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