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Nuclear Family: A Tragicomic Novel in Letters

by Susanna Fogel

4.5 out of 5

Language	:	English
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Print length	:	209 pages

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A darkly funny and deeply moving novel about a family on the brink of collapse, told through a series of letters.

The Washingtons are a nuclear family: husband, wife, and two kids. But when the husband announces that he wants a divorce, the family is thrown into chaos. The wife, Gwen, is devastated. The kids, 12-year-old Billy and 8-year-old Sarah, are confused and scared. And the husband, Bob, is determined to start a new life.

In the aftermath of the divorce, the Washingtons begin to write letters to each other. Gwen writes to Bob, trying to make sense of what happened. Bob writes to Gwen, trying to explain his reasons for leaving. Billy writes to Sarah, trying to reassure her that everything will be okay. And Sarah writes to Billy, trying to make him understand why their parents are getting divorced.

The letters are funny, heartbreaking, and ultimately hopeful. They explore the complex emotions of divorce from the perspectives of all the family members. They also show how a family can survive even the most difficult of times.

Praise for Nuclear Family

"A darkly funny and deeply moving novel about a family on the brink of collapse. The letters are honest, raw, and ultimately hopeful." —Kirkus Reviews

"A must-read for anyone who has ever been through a divorce or who knows someone who has. It's a funny, heartbreaking, and ultimately hopeful story about love, loss, and family." —Booklist

"A beautifully written and emotionally resonant novel. The letters are so real and raw, and they perfectly capture the complex emotions of divorce. I highly recommend this book." —Shelf Awareness