Synopses & Reviews
Martin, in the middle of a divorce, is seeking solace. Flying off to the neon-lit south Florida coastline, he settles in for some rest and rehabilitation with his soon-to-be ex-sister-in-law. Martin quickly settles into her bed too, creating a situation that is bound for trouble especially when his ex-wife also appears on the scene. Cautiously, the threesome try to sort things out, engaging in varied rituals of mating, hating, forgetting, and forgiving. A funny and unforgettable novel about friends, family, and the kind of quirky, complicated relationships that will keep readers rapt through the final pages.
Review
"A searing, startling and honest piece of work." Boston Globe
Review
"Tracer is stylistically lean and hungry, shrewd in observation, full of brittle dialogue and dry wit....This is a book with afterburn."
Chicago Tribune
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"Frederick Barthelme is doing for the '80s what Raymond Chandler did for the '30s. He does for the 7Eleven what Edward Hopper did for the all-night diner." Baltimore Sun
Synopsis
Weaves a tale of tangled loves and desires in the story of a newly divorced man named Martin who decides to spend a weekend with his ex-sister-in-law Dominica, and promptly becomes her lover. Martin, in the middle of a divorce, is seeking solace. Flying off to the neon-lit south Florida coastline, he settles in for some rest and rehabilitation with his soon-to-be ex-sister-in-law. Martin quickly settles into her bed too, creating a situation that is bound for trouble--especially when his ex-wife also appears on the scene. Cautiously, the threesome try to sort things out, engaging in varied rituals of mating, hating, forgetting, and forgiving. A funny and unforgettable novel about friends, family, and the kind of quirky, complicated relationships that will keep readers rapt through the final pages.
About the Author
Barthelme directs the writing program at the University of Southern Mississippi and edits Mississippi Review.