How To Drown In an Empty Swimming Pool - Couverture rigide

Flament, Cory

Couverture rigide

ISBN 10 : 1964542073 ISBN 13 : 9781964542072

Editeur : Book Publishers USA, 2024

Synopsis

In the heart of Brooklyn's tumultuous streets, Kevin Volton Turner's life story unfolds-a tapestry woven with dreams and harsh realities, hope and despair. His childhood, once cradled in the warmth of his mother's love and the melodies of his father's music, is jolted by his father's sudden departure. Thrust into premature adulthood, Kevin must navigate the complexities of a concrete jungle.

Haunted by his father's absence and his mother's struggles, Keven finds refuge in the streets-where toughness and resilience are the currencies of survival. Yet, even in the midst of chaos, he discovers joy in life's simple pleasures: his mother's warm cookies and laughter with his sister, Evelyn.

As Kevin confronts poverty, violence, and familial discord, his idyllic past shatters, leaving him disillusioned. Drawn to the street's seductive darkness, he stands at a crossroads, facing the enigmatic Tony-a neighborhood "pizzeria owner" with a sinister edge. Amidst this turmoil, a beacon of hope shines: a substantial inheritance from his father, accessible only if he can survive until eighteen.

Embarking on a quest for self-discovery and redemption, Kevin's path is strewn with challenges and unlikely allies. "How to Drown in an Empty Swimming Pool" is a raw, unfiltered odyssey that delves deep into the resilience of the human spirit. It's a narrative of hope, heartache, and the transformative power of love.

Kevin, flawed yet relatable, is drawn to darkness yet yearns for the light-a light he's been chasing ever since it vanished. This novel is not just a journey; it's a pursuit of light at the end of the tunnel, reminding us of the strength that lies within to forge a brighter future.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Book Publishers USA
• Date d'édition: 2024
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1964542073
• ISBN 13: 9781964542072
• Reliure: Relié
• Nombre de pages: 128
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
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