Commuters: A Novel

ISBN: 0061859478

Author: Tedrowe, Emily Gray

Condition: New

"Tedrowe explores the reconfigurations of a family and the strange alliances that can occur between young and old, love and work. And she writes brilliantly about money. A deeply satisfying debut." -Margot Livesey, author of The House on Fortune StreetA poignant meditation on desire, heartrending loss, and dreams deferred. -Robin Antalek, author of The Summer We Fell ApartEmily Tedrowes exceptional debut novel depicts the shockwaves set in motion by the sudden marriage of one middle-class familys 78-year-old matriarch to a wealthy outsider. Commuters is that rare novel that offers something for almost everyone: foodies interested in exploring the rich tapestry of the New York City restaurant scene; the millions who have been profoundly affected by the current financial and mortgage crisis; or anyone simply looking for a beautifully drawn family drama in the vein of the works of Katrina Kittle (The Blessings of the Animals, Two Truths and a Lie) and Jennifer Haigh (The Condition, Baker Towers, Mrs. Kimble).