Synopses & Reviews
James and Alex have barely anything in common anymore — least of all their experiences in high school, where James is a popular senior and Alex is suddenly an outcast. But at home, there is Henry, the precocious 10-year-old across the street, who eagerly befriends them both. And when Alex takes up running, there is James's friend Nathen, who unites the brothers in moving and unexpected ways.
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"Insightfully evoked, Alex, James and their friends will leave a lasting impression on readers." Booklist
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"In his beautifully realized first novel, Martin Wilson demonstrates a wonderful gift for finding the truth in human caring and for creating memorably multidimensional and engagingly sympathetic characters whom readers will welcome into their hearts." Publishers Weekly
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This is a strong debut, and Wilson shows admirable control of a complicated story that in less-accomplished hands could have spun out of control.
About the Author
Martin Wilson received a BA from Vanderbilt University, and an MFA from the University of Florida, where one of his short stories won a Henfield Award. This is his first novel. He lives in New York City
From the Trade Paperback edition.