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A fascinating and character-driven thriller, this novel delves into the deepest bonds of friendship, all accompanied by a rock 'n' roll beat. After Richard Zale receives news of the death of a childhood friend, he returns to their hometown to pay his respects. It isn't long, however, before... read more
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A man returns to his small New Jersey home town, after many years, to mourn the passing of his boyhood chum. A certain wistful feeling of guilt accompanies him about having moved on to a career in New York and cutting all ties to the people he left behind. When he leaves his New York... read more (warning: may contain spoilers)
Characters/People edit
- Richie Zale: Central character. Richie Zale is what is known in the industry as a "working actor." Meaning, a person who knocks down a steady income in the kind of character roles and commercials that will afford him and his family a steady income but never bring much fame.
- Joey Sesto: Richie's boyhood pal who shared with him a love for the Beatles.
- Isabel: Richie's wife.
- Angela: Joey's sister, with whom Richie had a childhood romance. She acts as his guide around his old home town of Wyanossing. Still beautiful, she puts his marriage vows into question.
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- Library of Congress: Add the Library of Congress Classification.
- Dewey: 813
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